Boeing F-15EX Eagle II

[Nostalgistic 312]

Hello! Today, I am introducing the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II, an ultimate replacement for USAF F-15C/Ds.

Overview

Aircraft: Boeing F-15EX Eagle II

 

Role: 4.5th Gen / Jet Fighter / Air Superiority Fighter / Multi-Role

 

Snapshot:

 

Background

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F-15EX is a next-generation F-15 aircraft developed and delivered by Boeing for the US Air force in March 2021. Prior to that, the USAF sought replacement for its aging F-15C/Ds during 2018 to 2020. It wasn’t until July 2020 that the Department of the Air Force awarded to Boeing a contract to develop and produce up to 200 F-15EXs. The first F-15EX made its maiden flight from St. Louis Lambert International Airport on 2 February 2021 and was delivered to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida in March 2021, On 7 April 2021, the F-15EX’s official name Eagle II was announced.

 

The F-15EX fighter jet retained two seats and installed a new electronic warfare system, advanced cockpit systems such as Large Area Display glass-cockpit, Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System, modern sensors and radars, modern software capabilities and Open Mission Systems architecture with advanced battle management systems, and Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System that enhances situational awareness. The F-15EX is installed with digital fly-by-wire flight controls and the APG-82(V)1 AESA radar that allows the aircraft to multi-target track in an extended longer range. It is powered by two F110-GE-129 engines, capable of generating a thrust of 29,000 pounds each. The aircraft can still fly at Mach 2.5 and has a normal combat range of 1,200 nautical miles.

 

The two F-15EXs were already produced and delivered to the USAF. Originally, the USAF had orders for 144 new F-15EXs, but that had changed as the USAF reduced its orders to 80 F-15EXs. All are expected to be delivered within the next five years.

 

Specifications

General Characteristics

• Crew: 1 (Pilot) + 1
• Length: 63.8 feet (19.45 meters)
• Height: 18.5 feet (5.64 meters)
• Span: 42.8 feet (13.05 meters)
• Powerplant: 2x Pratt & Whitney F110-GE-129 OR 2x General Electric F100-PW-229
• Weight: 43,340 lb (19,700 kilograms)
• Maximum Takeoff Weight: 81,570 lb (37,000 kilograms)

 

Performance

• Thrust: 29,000 lb each engine (13,154 kilogram each)
• Maximum speed: Mach 2.5
• Combat Range: 1,380 miles (2,220 kilometers)
• Ferry Range: 2,992 miles (4,815 kilometers)
• Service Ceiling: 60,000 feet (18,290 meters)

Cockpit

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Armament

Guns

 

• M61A1 20mm Cannon Gun System

 

Air-to-Air Missiles

 

• AIM-9X Sidewinder

 

• AIM-120D AMRAAM

 

Air-to-Ground Bombs & Rockets

 

• To be added later.

 

Air-to-Air Configuration:

• Combination of up to 12 AIM-9X Sidewinders or AIM-120D AMRAAMs

 

Air-to-Ground Configuration:

• Combination of up to 24 air-to-ground munitions

 

Misc

• AN/APG-82(V)1 AESA Radar Radar Set
• Radar Warning Receiver
• Flare and Chaff Countermeasures Sets

Photos

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Concept Arts

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Conclusion

F-15EX Eagle II would be an excellent addition to remain competitive against advanced 4.5th/5th gen fighters and has an ability to carry more payload compared to F-22A and F-35A.

Sources

Secondary

• https://www.airandspaceforces.com/weapons-platforms/f-15ex/
• https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/f-15ex-fighter-jet/
• https://www.boeing.com/defense/f-15ex/
• https://theaviationgeekclub.com/f-15ex-eagle-ii-fires-an-aim-120d-amraam-air-to-air-missile-for-the-first-time/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F-15E_Strike_Eagle#F-15_Advanced_Eagle_variants

 

Thank you for your time reading my suggestion!

Edited January 10, 2023 by Nostalgistic

[leroyonly 4,311]

Open for discussion. 

[Suizu_Aika 59]

+1 more eagle? why not!

[spacenavy90 1,402]

Spamraam taken to a whole new level.

 

Edited January 10, 2023 by spacenavy90

[Nostalgistic 312]

1 hour ago, spacenavy90 said:

Spamraam taken to a whole new level.

[Fireraid233 4,274]

+1

[Milocat 4,857]

+1 eventually, the game will need to go full modern with all nations before we get this bad boy.  Still, really cool plane, definitely want to see.  

[AVROVULCANXH558 349]

+1, the more F-15s, the better