Overview
The F-15EX Eagle II is the latest version of the F-15, bought by the US Air Force to replace its ageing F-15C/D fleet. It looks like the older Eagle but has fly-by-wire controls, a modern glass cockpit, a powerful AESA radar and a new electronic warfare system.
It cannot hide from radar like the F-35, but it can carry very large weapons and up to 12 air-to-air missiles, acting as a "missile truck" alongside stealth fighters. The first aircraft flew in 2021.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 19.43 m |
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| Wingspan | 13.05 m |
| Height | 5.63 m |
| Wing area | 56.5 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Max. take-off weight | 36,700 kg |
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Performance
| Max. speed | 2,655 km/h |
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| Max. Mach | Mach 2.50 |
| Service ceiling | 18,200 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1–2 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
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| Engine model | GE F110-GE-129 |
| Thrust (each) | 76.3 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 131.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan rotary cannon
- Up to 12 air-to-air missiles, or about 13,400 kg of weapons including very large stand-off missiles
Photos
Photo 1: Ethan Wagner / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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