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F-15 Eagle vs J-11 Responsive Dragon

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-11 Responsive Dragon
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle J-11 Responsive Dragon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Shenyang
First flight 27 July 1972 1 January 1998
Year introduced 1976 1998
Number produced 1198 units 442 units
Average unit price $29 million $30 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 52.8 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 14.7 m
Height 5.6 m 5.9 m
Length 19.4 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 16,380 kg
Total thrust 2 x 10,782 kgf 2 x 13,460 kgf
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Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the J-11 Responsive Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 2,500 km/h for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 3,530 km for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 18,500 m for the J-11 Responsive Dragon.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 442 for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. Unit cost is $29M for the F-15 Eagle vs $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. The F-15 Eagle first flew 26 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1972 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 18,500 meters (60,695 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-15 Eagle entered service first in 1976, 22 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.