The F-15EX is a variant of the F-15 Advanced Eagle, a further development of the F-15E design initially intended for export and incorporates improved internal structure, flight control system, and avionics. The aircraft is manufactured by Boeing's St. …

Apr 11, 2019 · Building upon a legacy of air dominance, the F-15EX combines its undefeated combat record with state-of-the-art design and technology to deliver next-generation capabilities that push it squarely into the future of combat.

Feb 26, 2024 · The F-15 EX is the latest version of the F-15 aircraft to be ordered by the U.S. Air Force, succeeding the F-15E “Strike Eagle.” Orders for it are also the first in over 17 years since the ...

Nov 25, 2024 · In June of this year, the Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing in Portland, Oregon received America’s first operational F-15EX Eagle II – a revamped iteration of the legendary air superiority fighter intended to replace the nation’s aging fleet of F-15C and D fighters.

May 6, 2020 · Eventually, the F-15EX will replace the aging F-15C/D, and those aircraft will be decommissioned. The Air Force currently flies 235 aging F-15C/Ds that were in line to either be...

Dec 11, 2023 · In this article, we will take a closer look at the F-15EX Eagle II, the successor to the legendary F-15. In 2018, after years of discussion, the Air Force and Boeing sat down to discuss the proposition of an upgrade to the F-15.

May 30, 2024 · The new fighter is the most advanced variant of the multirole, all-weather, and day and night versions of the F-15 aircraft family, featuring affordability, speed, range, heavy-weapon payload capacity, digital backbone, and open architecture.

Mar 16, 2021 · The F-15EX will serve as a test and evaluation aircraft as the Air Force continues to take ownership of even more jets. The Air Force wants at least 200 F-15EX fighters to replace older F-15s....

Mar 12, 2025 · The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle has long been a symbol of American air superiority, achieving an unparalleled combat record. However, with evolving threats and advancements in warfare technology, the Boeing F-15EX was introduced as a modernized and versatile successor.

Apr 7, 2021 · The Air Force will procure up to 144 F-15EXs from Boeing, to replace F-15C/D models. The goal is to increase the F-15 fleet fighter readiness. The 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base, Oregon is in line to become the first F-15EX formal training unit in 2024. The first operational F-15EX squadron will function in the ...