| F-15E Strike Eagle | |
|---|---|
 An F-15E from the 391st Fighter Squadron | |
| General information | |
| Type | Multirole strike fighter |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas (1985–1997) Boeing Defense, Space & Security (1997–2017) |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | United States Air Force |
| Number built | 435 (F-15E/I/S/K/SG)[N 1] |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1985–2017 |
| Introduction date | 1988[2][3] 30 September 1989 (IOC)[4] |
| First flight | 11 December 1986 |
| Developed from | McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle |
| Developed into | Boeing 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.
- ^ a b c Davies 2002, p. 90.
- ^ 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.
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