Twin-engine air superiority fighter, 104-0 combat record
Air superiority and deep strike missions
Single-engine multirole fighter, most produced Western jet
Multirole missions and cost-effective air power
The F-15 Eagle is a twin-engine air superiority fighter with an undefeated 104-0 combat record. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a lighter, cheaper, single-engine multirole fighter and the most produced Western fighter jet. F-15 for air dominance, F-16 for versatility and value.
The F-15 is the superior air-to-air platform with more power, range, and payload. The F-16 is the better value — cheaper, more versatile, and adequate for most missions. Both remain frontline fighters for the US and Israel.
Choose F-15 Eagle if
Air superiority and deep strike missions
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| Metric | F-15 Eagle | F-16 Fighting Falcon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Speed(Mach) | 2.5 | 2.0 | +25% |
| Combat Radius(km) | 1,967 | 547 | +260% |
| Weapons Payload(lbs) | 23,000 |
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Multirole missions and cost-effective air power
| 17,000 |
| +35% |
| Unit Cost(USD) | $30-40M | $14-18M | +119% |
| Units Produced | 1,200+ | 4,600+ | -74% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
F-15 Eagle
Mach 2.5🏆
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Mach 2.0
F-15 Eagle
2x F100/F110🏆
F-16 Fighting Falcon
1x F100/F110
F-15 Eagle
104-0🏆
F-16 Fighting Falcon
76-1
F-15 Eagle
$30-40M
F-16 Fighting Falcon
$14-18M🏆
F-15 Eagle
23,000 lbs🏆
F-16 Fighting Falcon
17,000 lbs
F-15 Eagle
1,200+
F-16 Fighting Falcon
4,600+🏆
Israel operates both — F-15I Ra'am for long-range strike and F-16I Sufa for multirole missions. Both are heavily modified with Israeli electronics and weapons systems.
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| Attribute | F-15 Eagle | F-16 Fighting Falcon |
|---|---|---|
| Max Speed(Mach) | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Combat Radius(km) | 1,967 | 547 |
| Weapons Payload(lbs) | 23,000 | 17,000 |
| Unit Cost(USD) | $30-40M | $14-18M |
| Units Produced | 1,200+ | 4,600+ |
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