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F-15 Strike Eagle Fighter

Manufacturer: Boeing Defense
Category: Fighter Jets
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Generation 4
Maximum Speed Mach 2.5+
No. of Engines 2
Radar Range 160+ km

Full Specifications

General Information

Name	F-15 Strike Eagle
Manufacturer	Boeing Defense, Space and Security
Country of Origin	United States
Type / Role	Multirole Strike Fighter
Generation	4th
Status	In Service
First Flight	1986
Introduction / In Service Since	1989
Number Built	500+
Operators	United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Qatar

Dimensions & Structure

Length	63.8 ft
Wingspan	42.8 ft
Height	18.5 ft
Wing Area	608 sq ft
Empty Weight	31,700 lb
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	81,000 lb
Internal Weapons Bay	None
External Hardpoints	15

Performance

Maximum Speed	Mach 2.5+
Range	2,400 miles ferry
Combat Radius	790 miles
Service Ceiling	60,000 ft
Rate of Climb	50,000 ft per minute
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio	Approx 1.07
G Limits	+9 G

Powerplant

Engine Type	Pratt and Whitney F100 afterburning turbofan
No. of Engines	2
Thrust (each)	29,000 lbf with afterburner
Thrust Vectoring	No
Fuel Capacity	13,455 lb internal

Armament

Gun	M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm cannon
Missiles (Air-to-Air)	AIM 9 Sidewinder, AIM 120 AMRAAM
Missiles (Air-to-Ground)	AGM 65, AGM 88, AGM 158
Bombs	JDAM, Paveway, Small Diameter Bomb
Hardpoints	15
Payload Capacity	Up to 23,000 lb

Avionics & Systems

Radar	AN APG 82 AESA
Radar Range	160+ km
Electronic Warfare (EW) System	EPAWSS
Targeting System	Sniper XR, LANTIRN
Helmet Display	JHMCS
Navigation	GPS INS
Autopilot / AI Assistance	Digital flight control system
Communication	Secure voice and Link 16

Stealth & Technology

Radar Cross Section (RCS)	Large
Stealth Features	Limited signature reduction
Infrared Signature Reduction	Partial
Sensor Fusion	Moderate
Networking Capabilities	Link 16

Variants

Special Export Versions

F-15E, F-15I, F-15K, F-15SA, F-15QA

Operational History

Major Conflicts / Deployments	Gulf War, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan
Notable Operators	USAF, Israeli Air Force
Combat Proven?	Yes
Mission Types	Strike, interdiction, close air support, air defense

Cost & Program

Unit Cost	90 to 100 million USD
Development Cost	Approx 10 billion USD
Program Name	F-15 Strike Eagle
Funding Countries	United States

Additional Information

Upgrades Planned	EPAWSS, radar and cockpit upgrades
Future Replacement	Partial replacement by NGAD
Export Restrictions	US government approval required
Notable Achievements	Zero air to air combat losses
Competitors	Su 34, Rafale, F 35

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Firepower 7 / 10
Range & Endurance 9 / 10
Reliability & Maintenance 8 / 10

PROS

Heavy payload capacity
Long range and endurance
Proven combat record
Powerful radar and sensors
High speed and climb performance

CONS

Large radar signature
High operating cost
No internal weapons bay
Aging airframe design
Less survivable than stealth fighters

The F-15 Strike Eagle is a proven US Air Force multirole fighter designed to conduct long range, high payload strike missions while retaining strong air to air capability. Developed from the F-15 air superiority platform, the Strike Eagle adds advanced sensors, targeting systems, and structural strength to perform precision attack missions day or night and in all weather.

Manufacturer

The aircraft is produced by Boeing Defense, Space and Security in the United States. It entered service in the late Cold War era and remains a core part of US and allied air combat forces.

Speed

The F-15 Strike Eagle can reach speeds above Mach 2.5 at altitude, allowing rapid response and survivability in contested airspace.

Range

With conformal fuel tanks and aerial refueling support, the Strike Eagle offers long range strike capability exceeding 2400 miles for ferry missions.

Cost / Price

Modern F-15E and export Strike Eagle variants cost roughly 90 to 100 million USD per aircraft, depending on configuration and avionics.

Combat Capabilities

The F-15 Strike Eagle carries a wide mix of air to air and air to ground weapons, including JDAMs, laser guided bombs, cruise missiles, and AIM series air to air missiles. Its APG 82 AESA radar, advanced electronic warfare suite, and Sniper or LANTIRN targeting pods allow precise engagement of ground targets while tracking airborne threats. The aircraft has seen combat in the Gulf War, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan, where it proved highly reliable and lethal.

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