Eurofighter vs F-15E Strike Eagle
Eurofighter Typhoon vs F-15E Strike Eagle
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1. The Typhoon is not a dogfighter, it is meant as an interceptor. Delta designs allow for good maneuverability at high speed. However, in a dogfight, delta designs come up lacking. Meanwhile, the F15E is based off a fighter designed for dogfighting. It’s no surprise its not a better dogfighter than the F15.
2. F-15 can’t out-turn or out-climb the Eurofighter. Its huge RCS can be targeted at over 220km even with CAPTOR-M radar, It does not have a slightly higher top speed and the Eurofighter accelerate lot faster. Its Thrust to Weight is 0.93 and it weigh’s 14,300kg empty. The Strike Eagle is a proven fighter (and the standard to beat) but its a big bird showing its age…
Eurofighter vs F-15E Flight Cost Per Hour
Overall and BVR ratings
CATEGORY | EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON | F-15E STRIKE EAGLE |
BVR Rating | 91% | 88% |
Armament | 8.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
Technology | 8.8/10 | 9.0/10 |
Avionics | 8.6/10 | 9.0/10 |
Maneuverability | 9.5/10 | 8.2/10 |
Rate of Climb | max. 315 m/s – 65k ft/min | max. 254 m/s – 50k ft/min |
Thrust/Weight | 1.15 | 1.07 |
Service Ceiling | 20 km – 65k ft | 18 km – 60k ft |
Speed | 2.35 Mach | 2.50 Mach |
Fuel Economy | 0.68 km/l – 1.60 NM/gallon | 0.45 km/l – 1.07 NM/gallon |
Unit Cost | 175.000.000 USD | 135.000.000 USD |
Overall Rating | excellent | excellent |
BVR (Beyond Visual Range) Ratings
CATEGORY | EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON | F-15E STRIKE EAGLE |
BVR AAM missile | MBDA Meteor | AIM-120 AMRAAM |
AAM origin | NATO | USA |
Year | in 2013 | in 1997 |
Range (mile) | 62 | 45 |
Range (km) | 100 | 75 |
Speed (mph) | 2640 | 2640 |
Speed (km/h) | 4248 | 4248 |
Radar | Euroradar CAPTOR | APG-82 RMP |
Radar overall rating | excellent | excellent |
BVR Technology | 87% | 88% |
BVR Def. Tech. | 85% | 83% |
RCS – Radar Cross Section | 0.5-2.0 | 1.5-3.5 |
Dogfight (close to medium range) Ratings
CATEGORY | EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON | F-15E STRIKE EAGLE |
Cannon | Mauser BK-27 | M61A1 Vulcan |
Caliber (mm) | 27 mm | 20 mm |
Rate of Fire (rpm) | 1700 rpm | 6000 rpm |
Muzzle Velocity | 1025 m/s | 1050 m/s |
Size Point 10%-30% | 20% | 20% |
Maneuverability | 9,5 | 8,2 |
Thrust/Weight Ratio | 1,15 | 1,07 |
AAM (first) | AIM-132 ASRAAM | AIM-7 Sparrow |
Operational range | 0.3 – 50 km | 0.2 – 50 km |
AAM (second) | IRIS-T | IRIS-T |
Operational range | 0.5 – 30 km | 0.5 – 30 km |
Dogfight Rating | 75% | 64% |
Size Comparison
CATEGORY | EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON | F-15E STRIKE EAGLE |
Length | 15.95 m – 52 ft 4 in | 19.4 m – 63.8 ft |
Wingspan | 10.95 m – 35 ft 9 in | 13.05 m – 43 ft 0 in |
Wing area | 51.2 m² (551 sq ft) | 56.5 m² – 610 sq ft |
Height | 5.30 m – 17 ft 3 in | 5.6 m – 18.5 ft |
Weight | 11,150 kg – 24,6k lb | 14,300 kg – 31,2k lb |
Power | 2 x 89 kN 20k lbf | 2 x 129 kN 32k lbf |