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The F-15EX Eagle II Has A Message for the Air Force

Article Summary – In an era obsessed with stealth and sixth-generation jets, the F-15EX Eagle II proves there’s still a ...
The original F-15 Eagle proved surprisingly adaptable when the Air Force sought to place it in other roles. When McDonnell Douglas first conceived of the F-15 in the late 1960s, they had one, and only ...
The F-15 Eagle is an icon of the United States Air Force, synonymous with aerial superiority and engineering excellence.
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has acquired its first McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, which is now at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center for future display. The F-15C is an iconic ...
As a fast, long-range strike aircraft capable of penetrating defended airspace and delivering precise ground strikes, the F-15E may well be the most versatile aircraft in the US inventory. While the ...
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The F-15 Eagle has anchored U.S. and allied air ...
An F-15E Strike was flying from Diego Garcia to Kadena when it was discovered that a wheel was missing. A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle conducted an emergency landing on Aug. 4, 2025, at Kadena ...
“The F-15EX has 95% commonality with the current F-15 fleet, so that would reduce their need for infrastructure and ...