McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15E Strike Eagle

05 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Distinctive CFT (conformal fuel tank) bulges and tandem cockpit make this identifiable as the F-15E Strike Eagle variant. LFA17

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Aircraft

F-15E Strike Eagle F15E

Standard USAF gray tactical

NOT FULLY VISIBLE (PARTIAL: 3326)

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force (USAF)

USAF

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)

Location

RAF Lakenheath

LKZ/EGUL

52.4095, 0.5612

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RAF Lakenheath LKZ

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the primary all-weather multi-role strike fighters of the USAF, in service since late 1980s.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds in service, but compared to commercial types, military jets are far less common to spot.

Record Flights

Has participated in long-range strike missions in multiple conflicts since Gulf War; known for range with conformal fuel tanks.

Safety & Events

Has seen action in major U.S. conflicts including Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom. Renowned for robust combat record.

Future Outlook

Still front-line in USAF service, planned to be augmented by F-15EX and F-35 but will remain operational for years.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229

Engine

13.05 meters

Wingspan

19.43 meters

Length

3,900 kilometers (ferry)

Range

1,050 km/h (Mach 0.9); Max speed: Mach 2.5 (2,655 km/h)

Speed

2 crew (pilot and weapons systems officer)

Capacity

36,740 kilograms

MTOW

5.64 meters

Height

29,000 lbf (129 kN) per engine (afterburner)

Thrust

Not typically rated for civil noise, but very loud in afterburner (unrated by ICAO)

Noise

Registration is only partially visible and exact squadron/wing cannot be confirmed from this image alone.