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The '''McDonnell Douglas '''(now boeing) '''F-15E Strike Eagle '''is the only [[F-15 Eagle family|F-15 Variant]] that is a dedicated to all weather [[Air-to-Ground]] missions, his mainly visible diferences with the normal [[F-15C Eagle]] is his camouflage and that the Strike Eagle uses conformal tanks.
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The '''McDonnell Douglas '''(now boeing) '''F-15E Strike Eagle '''is the only [[F-15 Eagle family|F-15 Variant]] (Besides [[F-15SE Silent Eagle]]) that is a dedicated to all weather [[Air-to-Ground]] missions, his mainly visible diferences with the normal [[F-15C Eagle]] is his camouflage and that the Strike Eagle uses conformal tanks.
 
==Description==
  
==Description==
 
[[File:F15-strike-eagle-afghanistan.jpg|thumb|400px|F-15E Strike Eagle passing over afghanistan]]The F-15E is a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to replace the [[F-111F Aardvark]] as the USAF's strike fighter (another name for fighter-bomber). The plans for a ground attack Eagle were formed ever since testing began of the original F-15A Eagle. However, it was abandoned in 1975, primarily due to increasing costs. It was revived in 1982 when trials began with an F-15B. The production model first flew December 11, 1986, after it was chosen over its competitor, the [[F-16XL]]. The F-15's cockpit is state-of-the-art and the pilot has a wide angle Heads-Up Display as well as 3 Multi-Function Displays, while the Weapons Systems Operator (in the back seat) has 4 MFD's. The F-15E is based off of the [[F-15C Eagle]] air superiority fighter. The Strike Eagle acquired air-to-ground capability, while retaining the F-15C's outstanding air-to-air capability. The disadvantage that the F-15E had to the F-111, which it was criticized for in it's early life, was the fact that the F-15E didn't have the internal range (2,994 miles in the F-111 to 2,100 miles in the F-15E) nor the weapons payload capability (31,302 lbs to 24,471 lbs) as the Aardvark. However, despite these shortcomings, the F-15E is one of the most powerful aircraft in the U.S. arsenal. Strike Eagles were used in other countries, including Israel (Modificated as''' [[F-15I Ra'am]]''', which means "Thunder"), South Korea (Modified as '''[[F-15K Slam Eagle]]'''), Saudi Arabia ('''[[F-15S]]'''),and Singapore ('''F-15SG''', formerly '''F-15T''').
  
[[File:F15-strike-eagle-afghanistan.jpg|thumb|400px|F-15E Strike Eagle passing over afghanistan]]The F-15E is a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to replace the [[F-111F Aardvark]] as the USAF's strike fighter (another name for fighter-bomber). The plans for a ground attack Eagle were formed ever since testing began of the original F-15A Eagle. However, it was abandoned in 1975, primarily due to increasing costs. It was revived in 1982 when trials began with an F-15B. The production model first flew December 11, 1986, after it was chosen over its competitor, the [[F-16XL]]. The F-15's cockpit is state-of-the-art and the pilot has a wide angle Heads-Up Display as well as 3 Multi-Function Displays, while the Weapons Systems Operator (in the back seat) has 4 MFD's. The F-15E is based off of the [[F-15C Eagle]] air superiority fighter. The Strike Eagle acquired air-to-ground capability, while retaining the F-15C's outstanding air-to-air capability. The disadvantage that the F-15E had to the F-111, which it was criticized for in it's early life, was the fact that the F-15E didn't have the internal range (2,994 miles in the F-111 to 2,100 miles in the F-15E) nor the weapons payload capability (31,302 lbs to 24,471 lbs) as the Aardvark. However, despite these shortcomings, the F-15E is one of the most powerful aircraft in the U.S. arsenal. Strike Eagles were used in other countries, including Israel (Modificated as''' [[F-15I Ra'am]]''', which means "Thunder"), South Korea (Modified as '''[[F-15K Slam Eagle]]'''), Saudi Arabia ('''[[F-15S]]'''),and Singapore ('''F-15SG''', formerly '''F-15T''').
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**[[LANTIRN]], [[Lockheed Martin Sniper XR]] & [[LITENING targeting pods]] ''or''
  
**[[LANTIRN]], [[Lockheed Martin Sniper XR]] & [[LITENING targeting pods]] ''or''
 
**up to 3× 600 US gallons (2,300 L) ''Sargent Fletcher'' drop tanks for ferry flight ''or'' extended range/loitering time.
  
**up to 3× 600 US gallons (2,300 L) ''Sargent Fletcher'' drop tanks for ferry flight ''or'' extended range/loitering time.
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*Raytheon AN/APG-70
  
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==See Also==
  
==See Also==

Revision as of 21:10, 1 September 2010

The McDonnell Douglas (now boeing) F-15E Strike Eagle is the only F-15 Variant (Besides F-15SE Silent Eagle) that is a dedicated to all weather Air-to-Ground missions, his mainly visible diferences with the normal F-15C Eagle is his camouflage and that the Strike Eagle uses conformal tanks.

Description

F15-strike-eagle-afghanistan

F-15E Strike Eagle passing over afghanistan

The F-15E is a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to replace the F-111F Aardvark as the USAF's strike fighter (another name for fighter-bomber). The plans for a ground attack Eagle were formed ever since testing began of the original F-15A Eagle. However, it was abandoned in 1975, primarily due to increasing costs. It was revived in 1982 when trials began with an F-15B. The production model first flew December 11, 1986, after it was chosen over its competitor, the F-16XL. The F-15's cockpit is state-of-the-art and the pilot has a wide angle Heads-Up Display as well as 3 Multi-Function Displays, while the Weapons Systems Operator (in the back seat) has 4 MFD's. The F-15E is based off of the F-15C Eagle air superiority fighter. The Strike Eagle acquired air-to-ground capability, while retaining the F-15C's outstanding air-to-air capability. The disadvantage that the F-15E had to the F-111, which it was criticized for in it's early life, was the fact that the F-15E didn't have the internal range (2,994 miles in the F-111 to 2,100 miles in the F-15E) nor the weapons payload capability (31,302 lbs to 24,471 lbs) as the Aardvark. However, despite these shortcomings, the F-15E is one of the most powerful aircraft in the U.S. arsenal. Strike Eagles were used in other countries, including Israel (Modificated as F-15I Ra'am, which means "Thunder"), South Korea (Modified as F-15K Slam Eagle), Saudi Arabia (F-15S),and Singapore (F-15SG, formerly F-15T).

Specifications

General Characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 63.8 ft (19.43 m)
  • Wingspan: 42.8 ft (13.05 m)
  • Height: 18.5 ft (5.63 m)
  • Wing area: 608 ft² (56.5 m²)
  • Airfoil: NACA 64A006.6 root, NACA 64A203 tip
  • Empty weight: 31,700 lb (14,300 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 81,000 lb (36,700 kg)
  • Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney F100-229 afterburning turbofans, 29,000 lbf (129 kN) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: Mach 2.5+ (1,650+ mph, 2,650+ km/h)
  • Ferry range: 2,400 mi (2,100 nmi, 3,900 km) with conformal fuel tank and three external fuel tanks
  • Service ceiling: 60,000 ft (18,200 m)
  • Rate of climb: 50,000+ ft/min (254+ m/s)

Armament

Avionics

  • Raytheon AN/APG-70

See Also

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