The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force (USAF) selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. The Eagle took its maiden ...

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II is an American multirole fighter derived from the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle.

Oct 28, 2023 · After more than two years after the type’s first flight, Boeing flew for the first time the third F-15EX Eagle II, which is also the first to be built in the final operational.

Apr 11, 2019 · The F-15EX is designed for interoperability within the joint force. It’s a lethal, survivable weapons system that provides the range, maneuverability and lethality where & when it matters - across the entire mission profile - to deter and defeat aggression.

Feb 22, 2024 · Boeing’s BA -9.5% latest version of the storied F-15 Eagle, the F-15EX Eagle II, can reach nearly Mach 3 at full throttle. The Air Force plans to buy just 104 of them.

Mar 9, 2025 · Boeing has delivered 66 F-15 models over the last six years at an average rate of 11 per year, far below the peak of around 130 aircraft in 1979. By contrast, Lockheed Martin delivered 110 F-35s in 2024 . Here is what to know about Boeing's F-15 deliveries in recent years.

Mar 24, 2025 · The ceremonial final flight of Kadena’s F-15C fleet took place Aug. 15, the wing announced at the time. Kadena still has “a couple of F-15Cs left,” Evans said. The aircraft, which were on ...

Mar 28, 2025 · As such, Kadena is now one of the most diverse bases in the USAF where many different fighter types, like the F-15, F-16, F-22, and F-35, all fly out of it to support the F-15C/D retirement.

Intended for the Dual-Role Fighter (DRF) program (initially called Enhanced Tactical Fighter), the F-15E was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high-speed interdiction without relying on escort or electronic-warfare aircraft.

• F-15EX is an advanced fighter leveraging ~$5B of FMS investment to recapitalize ANG and ACC units • Leverages existing F -15 training, facility and support infrastructure • MTA Rapid Fielding procured Lot 1-2 • MCA Production procured Lot 3 -4 • MCA FRPD procures Lot 5-6 • IOC declared July 2024. Program. Lifecycle