The Latest F-15 Eagle Variant Can Go Almost Mach 3 - With Caveats

Summary

1. The top speed of fighter aircraft is referred to as ‘dash speed’.
2. The near Mach 3 speed of the F-15EX was achieved in a ‘clean’ configuration—no external attachments.
3. The US Air Force plans to buy 104 of the Boeing-built aircraft.  

References

• Media Check: Forbes - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.