The F-15EX is a larger and more powerful aircraft than the F-16V. It is also equipped with more advanced avionics and weapons systems. This makes it better suited for air-to-air combat and long-range missions. However, it is also more expensive and complex to operate. Feature F-15EX F-16V Engine Two Pratt & Whitney F110-GE-129 turbofan engines One General Electric F110-GE-129 turbofan engine Maximum speed Mach 2.5 Mach 2.0 Range 1,200 nautical miles 1,000 nautical miles Payload 20,000 pounds 12,000 pounds Avionics AESA radar, electronic warfare suite, datalink AESA radar, electronic warfare suite, datalink Price(per unit) $80 million $30 million ***Taiwan F-16V : USD $124.24 million Per unit
US Government will not sell Dual Engines AirFighters to Taiwan Airforce : F4 : No, F-15:No, F-18:No, Gen5 F-35A : No. US Gov only sold aged and singel engine to Taiwan Airforce : F5E/F, F-16 A/B, F-16v.
US gov and France gov did not want to sell aerial refueling air cargo to Taiwan air force since 1980s until today. Taiwan gov begs it like a dog but get nothing. SG, SK, JP all them have it from Boeing and Airbus aerial refueling air cargo without any issues.