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The F15 has been continuously upgraded since 1972. The F15E is a tandem-seat, Mach 2.5, Fourth Generation, multi-role aircraft equipped with Sparrow missiles, a Small Diameter Bomb, and JCAMS capability.Summary
Maya Carlin writing in 19FortyFive, makes the following points:
- Able to fly at lower altitudes.
- Utilises a head-up display.
- During air-to-surface weapon delivery, capable of detecting, targeting and engaging air-to-air targets while the Weapon Systems Officer designates the ground target.
- Service life, at least to the 2030s.
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References from the Web:
- JAN 2023 The new F-15EX took a 'major step' closer to carrying more air-to-air missiles than all other US Air Force fighters in testing-Insider
- MAR 2023 Buying Just 80 F-15EXs Makes No Sense-the Drive War Zone.
