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

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22 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A USAF F-15E Strike Eagle in flight, showing its signature twin tails with MO (Mountain Home AFB) tail code.

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Aircraft

F-15E Strike Eagle F-15E

USAF, Mountain Home AFB tail code MO

12442

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)

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Insights

Aviation History

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a highly successful US all-weather multirole strike fighter, famed for its air-to-ground and air-to-air superiority since the 1980s.

Fleet Rarity

Common among USAF strike fighters, with over 200 F-15Es in service globally.

Record Flights

F-15E aircraft have received attention for long-range strike missions and air-to-air kills; examples include Operation Desert Storm.

Safety & Events

Strike Eagles have seen action in multiple conflicts including the Gulf War, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

Future Outlook

Still active and in service with planned upgrades through the late 2020s.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229

Engine

13.05 m

Wingspan

19.43 m

Length

3,900 km

Range

1,070 km/h

Speed

2 crew (pilot and WSO), combat load varies

Capacity

36,741 kg

MTOW

5.63 m

Height

2 × 29,000 lbf (129 kN) with afterburner

Thrust

MIL-STD; typically 120 dB at close range

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