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McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

For the game, see F-15 Strike Eagle (video game).

F-15E Strike Eagle
An F-15E from the 391st Fighter Squadron
General information
TypeMultirole strike fighter
National originUnited States
ManufacturerMcDonnell Douglas (1985–1997)
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (1997–2017)
StatusIn service
Primary usersUnited States Air Force
Number built435 (F-15E/I/S/K/SG)[N 1]
History
Manufactured1985–2017
Introduction date1988[2][3]
30 September 1989 (IOC)[4]
First flight11 December 1986 (1986-12-11)
Developed fromMcDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Developed intoBoeing F-15EX Eagle II

The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15E Strike Eagle is an American all-weather multirole strike fighter[5] derived from the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. The F-15E was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high-speed interdiction without relying on escort or electronic-warfare aircraft. United States Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles can be generally distinguished from other US Eagle variants by darker aircraft camouflage, conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) mounted along the engine intake ramps (although CFTs can also be mounted on earlier F-15 variants) and a tandem-seat cockpit.

The Strike Eagle has been deployed for military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Libya, among others. During these operations, the strike fighter has carried out deep strikes against high-value targets and combat air patrols, and provided close air support for coalition troops. It has also been exported to several countries. Boeing enhanced the F-15E design through the Advanced Eagle family, including the F-15EX Eagle II.

  1. ^ a b c Davies 2002, p. 90.
  2. ^ Splendid Vision, Unswerving Purpose: Developing Air Power for the United States Air Force During the First Century of Powered Flight, Dept. of the Air Force (18 March 2003), p. 253.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference 88service was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference F15Chrono was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Boeing: F-15E Strike Eagle". Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The Boeing Company. Archived from the original on 21 March 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.


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