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F-15E Strike Eagle vs Tornado

F-15E Strike Eagle vs Tornado at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,420 km/h, range 3,889 vs 3,890 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 28,000 kg, built 525 vs 990 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15E Strike Eagle
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
Specifications
F-15E Strike Eagle Tornado
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Panavia
First flight 11 December 1986 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1986 1980
Number produced 525 units 990 units
Average unit price $87 million $35 million
Wing area 56.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 13.9 m
Height 5.6 m 6.0 m
Length 19.4 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 3,889 km 3,890 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,200 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Tornado?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Tornado's 2,420 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,890 km compared to the F-15E Strike Eagle's 3,889 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Tornado?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Tornado?
The F-15E Strike Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the Tornado's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Tornado?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Tornado?
The F-15E Strike Eagle is more expensive at approximately $87 million per unit compared to the Tornado at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 6 years before the F-15E Strike Eagle which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15E Strike Eagle or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 525 units of the F-15E Strike Eagle.