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Sorry, F-22 and F-35: The F-15EX Eagle II carries more bombs than any other US fighter

The U.S. Air Force is doubling its F-15EX Eagle II procurement from 129 aircraft to 267 — enough to operate 13 squadrons of ...
Combat Aviator on MSN

F-15EX Eagle II: Long-range missiles for Pacific air defense

The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean presents unique challenges for air power projection. Unlike European theaters where ...
The Aviationist

Portland ANGB’s 142nd Wing Receives Eighth F-15EX Eagle II As Boeing Strike Ends

The Air Force’s 15th F-15EX could be the first delivered to after the three-month strike at the St. Louis plant impacted production of the Eagle II and the F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III. Boeing ...
The National Interest

The F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Is Much More Than An ‘Upgraded’ F-15

Summary and Key Points: The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing recently received the first two Boeing F-15EX Eagle II aircraft, marking a significant step in modernizing their fleet. -These ...
The National Interest

F-15SE Silent Eagle: The ‘Stealth’ F-15 That Help Create the F-15EX Eagle II

Summary and Key Points: The F-15SE Silent Eagle, introduced in 2009, aimed to enhance the iconic F-15 with stealth features for the export market. Though it failed to gain traction, the Silent Eagle’s ...