The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II is an American multirole fighter derived from the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle. The aircraft resulted from U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) studies in 2018 to recapitalize the United States Air Force's (USAF) tactical aviation fleet that was aging due to curtailed modernization plans after the end of the Cold War.

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.

What's new to the F-15EX is an advanced radar and other subsystems that other countries' Eagles don't get. About 30% of the American F-15EX would be unique to the U.S. military, they note.

Mar 4, 2025 · The F-15EX, the latest iteration of the iconic jet and newest addition to the U.S. Air Force fighter inventory, is redefining its role in the modern fight as a forward-edge battle manager, quarterbacking the air superiority pulse.

The F-15EX is a two-seat, twin-engine, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is a derivative of the Qatari F-15QA, which is a derivative of the Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle.

May 30, 2024 · The F-15EX fighter jet is powered by two F110-GE-129 engines, with each generating a thrust of 29,000lb. The aircraft can fly at a speed of Mach 2.5, which makes it the world’s fastest fighter jet. It has a range of 1,200nm, allowing it to strike deep targets.

Apr 1, 2025 · Portland became the first installation to receive the operational F-15EX last year, marking the first time an Air National Guard has gotten a new-type fighter before the Active-Duty force. The Air Force initially planned a fleet of 144 F-15EXs, but in the fiscal 2025 budget proposed limiting the fleet to just 98 aircraft.

Mar 16, 2021 · The first F-15EX, known as EX1, will go to the 96th Test Wing’s 40th Flight Test Fighter Squadron. The second F-15EX, EX2, will go to the 53rd Wing’s 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron.

Apr 7, 2021 · The Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II, was revealed and named during a ceremony, April 7, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The aircraft will be the first Air Force aircraft to be tested and fielded from beginning to end, through combined developmental and operational tests.

F-15EX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The F-15EX is a two-seat, twin-engine, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is a derivative of the Qatari F-15QA, which is a derivative of the U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle. The F-15EX inherits modern advances such as “fly-by-wire” flight controls, dual Digital Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems, a large