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F-15E Strike Eagle (Production)
McDonnell Douglas · USA
The 1987 production model finalized the integration of the APG-70 radar and the LANTIRN pods. This allowed the Strike Eagle to maintain its 104-0 air-to-air legacy while becoming a surgical strike platform capable of hitting targets at night with meter-level precision.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,655 km/h (Mach 2.5) |
| Range | 3,900 km |
| Ceiling | 18,200 m |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 afterburning turbofans |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61 Vulcan; 23,000 lbs of mixed ordnance (JDAM, Maverick, Sidewinder).