In 1965, the USAF initiated the Fighter Experimental (FX) program to replace the venerable F-4 Phantom; the F-15 Eagle’s ...
That's what McDonnell ... the original F-15A/B was replaced by the F-15C/D in 1979 with its superior maneuverability, power, range, weapons, and avionics. The F-15E Strike Eagle then entered ...
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The F-15EX Eagle II Is Still Moving Forward
The Air Force plans to have the F-15EX accompany fifth-generation aircraft to benefit from their improved sensors.
F-15C crews call the F-15E, ‘the dark side’ and pilots that ... to-ground role as well as air-to-air combat. Ergo, the Strike Eagle packs a payload of 23,000 lbs. (10,400 kgs) of bombs ...