F-15 Eagle vs F-16 Fighting Falcon

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
Picture of F-15 Eagle
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972
Year of introduction 1976
Number produced 1198 units
Average unit price $29 million
American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations.
Picture of F-16 Fighting Falcon
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 2 February 1974
Year of introduction 1979
Number produced 4604 units
Average unit price $18 million
Wing area 56.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 13.1 m β—‰
Height 5.6 m β—‰
Length 19.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,965 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,701 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,915 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-15 Eagle
Wing area 27.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 15.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2410 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,570 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,777 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-16 Fighting Falcon

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