Boeing F-15EX Eagle II

In the 2010s, the United States Air Force (USAF) was facing an incoming shortfall of its fighter fleet size in the 2020s due to deferred and downscaled modernization plans from budget cuts following the end of the Cold War in 1991, and the focus on asymmetric counterinsurgency warfare after the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. The USAF's procurement requirement of 381 production F-22s to replace its fleet of air superiority F-15A to D fighters was curtailed to just 187 in 2009. In order to retain adequate numbers of air superiority fighters, the service planned to extend the service of 179 F-15C/Ds to the 2030s, well beyond its originally planned retirement date. Also referred to as F-15 2040C or "Golden Eagle", these jets would have upgraded avionics, including active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, infrared search and track (IRST), and a new electronic warfare suite called the Eagle Passive/Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS). Some of these upgrades would be shared with the F-15E fleet, such as EPAWSS whose development contract was awarded in 2015 to Boeing and BAE Systems.[https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2015-10-01/boeing-bae-develop-new-electronic-warfare-suite-f-15 Boeing, BAE To Develop New Electronic Warfare Suite for F-15] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420225524/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2015-10-01/boeing-bae-develop-new-electronic-warfare-suite-f-15 |date=20 April 2020}} – Ainonline.com, 1 October 2015 However, by the mid-2010s, the F-15C/D fleet was aging beyond the point of economic sustainability and would not be serviceable by the 2030s due to structural fatigue, while the F-35 was facing delays, resulting in a requirement to recapitalize the fighter shortfall as legacy F-15s retire by the 2026. Restarting F-22 production was considered cost prohibitive due to the high non-recurring startup costs of rebuilding the production line and sourcing replacement parts vendors.[http://www.military.com/daily-news/2017/06/21/the-f22-fighter-jet-restart-dead-study.html?ESRC=todayinmil.sm The F-22 Fighter Jet Restart Is Dead: Study] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306234757/https://www.military.com/daily-news/2017/06/21/the-f22-fighter-jet-restart-dead-study.html?ESRC=todayinmil.sm |date=6 March 2019}} – Military.com, 21 June 2017{{cite web |last=Pawlyk |first=Oriana |date=22 July 2018 |title=Boeing Wants build a new F-15X fighter to the US Air Force |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-wants-to-build-a-new-f-15x-fighter-for-the-us-air-force-2018-7?IR=T |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190604014946/https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-wants-to-build-a-new-f-15x-fighter-for-the-us-air-force-2018-7?IR=T |archive-date=4 June 2019 |access-date=5 February 2019 |website=Business insider}}

Meanwhile, Boeing had been developing upgrades for the F-15E for export customers and a substantial update to the air vehicle design resulted in the F-15 Advanced Eagle;{{cite web |title=Boeing: F-15E Strike Eagle |url=http://www.boeing.com/boeing/defense-space/military/f15/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321014120/http://www.boeing.com/boeing/defense-space/military/f15 |archive-date=21 March 2015 |access-date=18 January 2015 |website=Boeing Defense, Space & Security |publisher=The Boeing Company}} the F-15SA (Saudi Advanced) was the initial variant which first flew in 20 February 2013, followed by the F-15QA (Qatari Advanced) ordered in 2017.{{cite web |url=https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2020-04-13-Boeings-F-15-Qatar-Advanced-Jet-Completes-Successful-First-Flight#assets_20295_130661-117 |title=Boeing's F-15 Qatar Advanced Jet Completes Successful First Flight |work=Boeing |date=14 April 2020 |access-date=14 April 2020 |archive-date=6 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706163609/https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2020-04-13-Boeings-F-15-Qatar-Advanced-Jet-Completes-Successful-First-Flight#assets_20295_130661-117 |url-status=live}} In 2018, following a series of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (OSD CAPE) studies indicating that a mix of fourth- and fifth-generation fighters would allow the USAF to more affordably recapitalize its fighter fleet, the USAF and Boeing began discussing the F-15X or Advanced F-15, a proposed single-seat variant based on the F-15QA to replace USAF F-15C/Ds.{{cite web |last=Clark |first=Colin |url=https://breakingdefense.com/2019/03/shanahan-ethics-agreement-out-how-the-f-15x-decision-was-made/ |title=Shanahan Ethics Agreement Out; How The F-15X Decision Was Made |work=Breaking Defense |date=22 March 2019}} Eventually, both single- and two-seat variants were proposed, called F-15CX and F-15EX respectively, with identical capabilities; the USAF opted for only the EX to reduce costs since only two-seat F-15 models remained in production, and in 2019, eight aircraft were included in the FY 2020 budget request.{{cite web |last=D'Urso |first=Stefano |date=10 February 2021 |title=Here Are All The Details We Noticed In The Photos Of The New F-15EX During Its First Flight |url=https://theaviationist.com/2021/02/10/here-are-all-the-details-we-noticed-in-the-photos-of-the-new-f-15ex-during-its-first-flight/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116174050/https://theaviationist.com/2021/02/10/here-are-all-the-details-we-noticed-in-the-photos-of-the-new-f-15ex-during-its-first-flight/ |archive-date=16 January 2022 |access-date=16 January 2022 |work=The Aviationist}} This would enable the use of the existing F-15 production line with minimal non-recurring startup costs to quickly bring additional fighters into service and also was a way to support Boeing's St. Louis division in order to maintain diversity in the U.S. fighter industrial base.{{cite web |last=Pawlyk |first=Oriana |date=22 March 2019 |title=Pentagon Buying F-15EX Alongside F-35s to Preserve Diversity, Official Says |url=https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/03/22/pentagon-buying-f-15ex-alongside-f-35s-preserve-diversity-official-says.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225222305/https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/03/22/pentagon-buying-f-15ex-alongside-f-35s-preserve-diversity-official-says.html |archive-date=25 December 2023 |work=Military.com}} The F-15EX improvements included the AESA radar, IRST, and EPAWSS from the existing F-15 upgrade programs while combining the benefits of the F-15QA such as the revised structure with a service life of 20,000 hours, new cockpit and flight controls, and the proposed AMBER (Advanced Missile and Bomb Ejector Rack) system to enable the carriage of up to 22 air-to-air missiles.{{cite web |author=Rogoway |first=Tyler |date=25 July 2018 |title=Exclusive: Unmasking The F-15X, Boeing's F-15C/D Eagle Replacement Fighter |url=http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/22372/exclusive-unmasking-the-f-15x-boeings-f-15c-d-eagle-replacement-fighter |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901090754/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/22372/exclusive-unmasking-the-f-15x-boeings-f-15c-d-eagle-replacement-fighter |archive-date=1 September 2019 |access-date=29 July 2018 |website=The Drive}}

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Although it is not expected to be as survivable against the latest air defenses as the fifth-generation F-22 and F-35, the F-15EX can supplement the former in air superiority missions by performing homeland and airbase defense, enforcing no-fly zones against limited air defenses, and deploying outsized standoff weapons in support of stealth fighters at the frontline.{{cite news |last1=Tirpak |first1=John A. |date=18 April 2019 |title=F-15EX vs. F-35A |url=https://www.airforcemag.com/article/f-15ex-vs-f-35a/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803115130/https://www.airforcemag.com/article/f-15ex-vs-f-35a/ |archive-date=3 August 2021 |access-date=1 August 2021 |work=Air & Space Forces Magazine}} In July 2020, the U.S. Defense Department ordered eight F-15EXs over three years for $1.2 billion.{{Cite web |last=Tirpak |first=John A. |date=29 January 2020 |title=Air Force Starts F-15EX Buying Process |url=https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-starts-f-15ex-buying-process/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130085634/https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-starts-f-15ex-buying-process/ |archive-date=30 January 2020 |website=Air & Space Forces Magazine}}{{cite news |last1=Gregg |first1=Aaron |title=Boeing lands $1.2 billion deal for eight F-15EX fighter jets |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/13/boeing-f15ex-contract/#comments-wrapper |url-status=live |access-date=14 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714112447/https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/13/boeing-f15ex-contract/#comments-wrapper |archive-date=14 July 2020}} The F-15EX made its maiden flight on 2 February 2021.{{cite web |last=Newdick |first=Thomas |date=2 February 2021 |title=The Air Force's New F-15EX Eagle Just Took to the Sky for the First Time |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39027/the-air-forces-new-f-15ex-eagle-just-took-to-the-air-for-the-first-time |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202212658/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39027/the-air-forces-new-f-15ex-eagle-just-took-to-the-air-for-the-first-time |archive-date=2 February 2021 |access-date=2 February 2021 |website=The Drive}}{{cite web |last=Insinna |first=Valerie |date=11 March 2021 |title=The Air Force has its first F-15EX |url=https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/03/11/the-air-force-has-its-first-f-15ex/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210312140818/https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/03/11/the-air-force-has-its-first-f-15ex/ |archive-date=12 March 2021 |access-date=12 March 2021 |website=Defense News}}

On 7 April 2021, its official name Eagle II was announced.{{cite web |last1=Newdick |first1=Thomas |date=7 April 2021 |title=The F-15EX Is Now Officially Named The Eagle II |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40085/the-f-15ex-is-now-officially-named-the-eagle-ii |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210407160806/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40085/the-f-15ex-is-now-officially-named-the-eagle-ii |archive-date=7 April 2021 |access-date=7 April 2021 |website=The War Zone}} The FY2021 defense appropriations bill funded F-15EX procurement at $1.23 billion for 12 aircraft, bringing total orders to 20 aircraft with 144 total planned.{{cite web |title=Air Force F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Program |url=https://sgp.fas.org/crs/weapons/R46801.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220325084050/https://sgp.fas.org/crs/weapons/R46801.pdf |archive-date=25 March 2022 |access-date=19 March 2022 |website=Congressional Research Service}} By May 2022, the USAF reduced its orders to 80.{{cite news |last1=Huguelet |first1=Austin |date=7 May 2022 |title='Not good for St. Louis': Air Force proposes slashing Boeing St. Louis' F-15EX line |work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |url=https://www.stltoday.com/business/local/not-good-for-st-louis-air-force-proposes-slashing-boeing-st-louis-f-15ex-line/article_e15987ee-7e85-520a-a973-ff55302a71d4.html |url-status=live |access-date=2 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602194216/https://www.stltoday.com/business/local/not-good-for-st-louis-air-force-proposes-slashing-boeing-st-louis-f-15ex-line/article_e15987ee-7e85-520a-a973-ff55302a71d4.html |archive-date=2 June 2022}} The first operational F-15EXs are not to receive conformal fuel tanks.{{Cite web |last=Trevithick |first=Joseph |date=20 January 2023 |title=F-15EX First Operational Units Will Not Get Conformal Fuel Tanks |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/no-conformal-fuel-tanks-for-first-f-15ex-operational-units |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121134658/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/no-conformal-fuel-tanks-for-first-f-15ex-operational-units |archive-date=21 January 2023 |access-date=21 January 2023 |website=The Drive}} The Air Force's proposed budget for fiscal 2024 includes funds to buy 24 more F-15EXs,{{Cite web |last=Trevithick |first=Joseph |date=13 March 2023 |title=F-15EX Eagle II Total Buy Increases From 80 To 104 In New USAF Budget |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/f-15ex-eagle-ii-total-buy-increases-from-80-to-104-in-new-usaf-budget |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822232144/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/f-15ex-eagle-ii-total-buy-increases-from-80-to-104-in-new-usaf-budget |archive-date=22 August 2023 |access-date=18 March 2023 |website=The Drive |language=en}} which would bring the planned fleet up to 104 aircraft.

{{For|the base design that the F-15 Advanced Eagle was developed from|McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle}}

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The F-15EX is a variant of the F-15 Advanced Eagle family of aircraft, a further development of the F-15E Strike Eagle design beginning with the F-15SA for the Royal Saudi Air Force. The Advanced Eagle consolidated several upgrades to the F-15E developed for export customers, including full integration of the General Electric F110-GE-129 and the AN/ALQ-239 Digital Electronic Warfare System (DEWS) that replaced the legacy TEWS, and introduced a revised wing structure for increased service life, an enhanced cockpit originally proposed for the F-15SE Silent Eagle and digital fly-by-wire control system that replaced the original hybrid electronic/mechanical system and enables the activation of two additional wing pylons;{{cite web |url= http://aviationweek.com/awin/south-korean-fighter-order-af-backs-f-35 |title= South Korean Fighter Order: AF Backs F-35 |date= 26 August 2013 |first1= Bradley |last1= Perrett |first2= Bill |last2= Sweetman |last3= Amy Butler |work= Aviation Week |id= Space Technology |access-date= 26 March 2018 |archive-date= 27 March 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180327025155/http://aviationweek.com/awin/south-korean-fighter-order-af-backs-f-35 |url-status= live}} the fly-by-wire eliminated flutter modes causing stability issues that resulted in the two outboard wing pylons being deactivated in earlier F-15 variants.{{cite web |title=Qatar agrees purchase of F-15QA fighters from US |url=http://www.janes.com/article/71443/qatar-agrees-purchase-of-f-15qa-fighters-from-us |author=Gareth Jennings |date=15 June 2017 |publisher=Jane's |access-date=16 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615102902/http://www.janes.com/article/71443/qatar-agrees-purchase-of-f-15qa-fighters-from-us |archive-date=15 June 2017 |url-status=dead}} Starting from the F-15QA for the Qatari Emiri Air Force, the Advanced Eagle introduced a further revised wing structure that increased service life to 20,000 hours, the new Advanced Display Core Processor II (ADCP II) mission computer, and a new cockpit with a {{Convert|10|x|19|in|cm|abbr=on}} large area display (LAD) each for the pilot and weapon systems officer (WSO). Based on the F-15QA, the F-15EX incorporates the Raytheon AN/APG-82(V)1 AESA radar, BAE Systems AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS, and the Lockheed Martin Legion Pod with AN/ASG-34(V)1 IRST21 sensor; in contrast to some other Advanced Eagle variants, the USAF F-15EX does not have the BAE Systems AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), although the blisters for these sensors were retained in order to minimize production changes and maintain the same aerodynamic profile for the fly-by-wire system.{{cite web |last=Trimble |first=Steven |url=https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-rolls-out-third-f-15ex-after-2-12-year-delivery-gap |title=Boeing Rolls Out Third F-15EX After 2 1/2-Year Delivery Gap |work=Aviation Week & Space Technology |date=17 August 2023}}{{cite web |last=Tirpak |first=John |url=https://www.airandspaceforces.com/article/joining-up-on-the-f-15ex/ |title=Joining Up on the F-15EX |work=Air Force Magazine |date=1 November 2020}}

The F-15EX's large payload capacity enables a high level of flexibility. In a typical air superiority or escort configuration, the Advanced Eagle can carry twelve air-to-air missiles, either the AIM-120 AMRAAM or AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range missiles; the AGM-88 HARM can also be carried. Using proposed expanded racks and CFT weapons stations, it can potentially carry sixteen AIM-120; four AIM-9; and two AGM-88 HARMs, although this has not been tested or funded. For precision strike, it can carry sixteen GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs; four AMRAAMs; one 2,000 lb Joint Direct Attack Munition; two HARMs; and two fuel drop tanks. The F-15EX can carry multiple large standoff munitions such as the AGM-158 JASSM, or outsized munitions like the AGM-183 ARRW to bring additional firepower behind the frontline F-22 and F-35.

While the Advanced Eagle's strengthened structure makes it heavier than earlier F-15 variants, the digital fly-by-wire control system and the increased dynamic thrust envelope of the F110-129 engines provide it with substantially improved maneuverability and handling characteristics over legacy F-15s and enables the pilot to maneuver aggressively with no angle-of-attack limits. The fly-by-wire also makes the aircraft much more departure-resistant and tolerant of asymmetric loads.{{cite web |last=Trimble |first=Steven |url=https://aviationweek.com/shownews/dubai-airshow/video-boeing-f-15ex-pilot-showcases-its-capabilities |title=Video: Boeing F-15EX Pilot Showcases Its Capabilities |work=Aviation Week |date=12 November 2023}}{{cite web |last=Trevithick |first=Joseph |url=https://www.twz.com/f-15qa-flies-demo-unlike-any-weve-seen-from-an-eagle-before |title= F-15QA Flies Demo Unlike Any We've Seen From An Eagle Before |work=The War Zone |date=15 November 2023}}

While not as survivable as the stealthy F-22 or F-35, the F-15EX nevertheless incorporates advanced integrated avionics and protective countermeasures systems to improve the pilot's situational awareness and increase survivability. The F-15EX's APG-82(V)1 radar, initially designated APG-63(V)4, combines the AESA antenna of the APG-63(V)3 with the processor of the APG-79(V) found on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet as well as a new cooling system and Radio Frequency Tunable Filters (RFTF) to enable simultaneous radar and electronic warfare functions while integrated with the AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS electronic warfare suite. Leveraging the work and experience from AN/ALQ-239 DEWS, the EPAWSS is a digital system that provides all-aspect radar warning receiver function and threat geolocation; it is also integrated with the AN/ALE-47 chaff/flare countermeasures dispenser system. Both the pilot and WSO can use the Digital Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (D-JHMCS) to cue weapons at high angles off boresight. The Legion Pod's ASG-34(V)1 IRST21 sensor provides the F-15EX with a passive means of threat detection, especially against low-observable threats in the radio-frequency spectrum; the F-15SA and F-15QA mounts the AN/AAS-42 "Tiger Eyes", the precursor to the IRST21 sensor, on the targeting pod pylon. While the aircraft can be operated by a single pilot for basic air superiority missions, the back seat is fully missionized to support a WSO for complex missions and can potentially support the manned-unmanned teaming coordination with uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft.{{cite web |last=Hunter |first=Jamie |date=8 February 2021 |title=Boeing's Chief F-15 Test Pilot Talks Flying the Air Force's New Eagle on Its Maiden Flight |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39145/boeings-chief-f-15-test-pilot-talks-flying-the-air-forces-new-eagle-on-its-maiden-flight |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602220114/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39145/boeings-chief-f-15-test-pilot-talks-flying-the-air-forces-new-eagle-on-its-maiden-flight?spot_im_redirect_source=share&spot_im_reply_id=sp_JjtET6Vo_article$39145_c_1oHtQU1rYxXvSe2dOtDdqslmkyS_r_1oIQVFJVRFp8dIXNSej85XqEc5C&spot_im_highlight_immediate=true&ow_module=conversation |archive-date=2 June 2022 |access-date=7 May 2022 |website=The Drive}} Although employed primarily as an air superiority fighter to replace the F-15C/D and complement the F-22, the F-15EX can employ the LANTIRN and Sniper XR pods like its F-15E precursor to perform ground attack. The avionics has an open systems architecture to facilitate potential future upgrades.

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The first F-15EX was delivered in March 2021 and flown to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. A fleet of six aircraft formed the test force to support development and operational flight testing. The first two aircraft conducted weapons separation tests and participated in Northern Edge and Combat Hammer in May and August 2023. The third aircraft was equipped with additional communications equipment, a redesigned forward fuselage specifically for USAF requirements, and was the first equipped with EPAWSS. The F-15EX test program is able to save time and money because many systems such as the fly-by-wire and cockpit displays were already tested on the F-15SA and F-15QA with export customer funding by Saudi Arabia and Qatar.[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-and-usaf-will-have-to-recertificate-entire-f-15sa-flight-envelope-384156/ "Boeing and USAF will have to recertificate entire F-15SA flight envelope."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306161225/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-and-usaf-will-have-to-recertificate-entire-f-15sa-flight-envelope-384156/ |date=6 March 2016}} Flight International, 3 April 2013. The F-15EX's Integrated Test & Evaluation Phase 1, which consisted of weapons trials, integration with fifth-generation fighters, and mission systems testing, was completed in August 2023; Phase 2 was cancelled due to planned aircraft upgrades of later lots and a follow-on operational test & evaluation (FOT&E) is planned.{{cite web |last=Lake |first=Jon |url=https://www.key.aero/article/usaf-completes-first-phase-f-15ex-integrated-testing |title=USAF Completes First Phase of F-15EX Integrated Testing |date=21 September 2023 |work=Key Aero}}{{cite web |url=https://www.dote.osd.mil/Portals/97/pub/reports/FY2023/af/2023f-15ex.pdf?ver=Fr79kl4luujsKltAuMarkQ%3D%3D |title=FY2023 Annual Report for the Office of the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation |date=1 February 2024 |work=U.S. Department of Defense}}

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In August 2020, the USAF announced plans to replace F-15Cs of Air National Guard units in Florida and Oregon with F-15EXs.{{cite web |date=14 August 2020 |title=Air Force announces Guard locations for F-35A, F-15EX U.S. Air Force Article Display |url=https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2314043/air-force-announces-guard-locations-for-f-35a-f-15ex/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927161831/https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2314043/air-force-announces-guard-locations-for-f-35a-f-15ex/ |archive-date=27 September 2020 |access-date=14 August 2020 |publisher=United States Air Force}}{{cite web |last=Chapman |first=Khalem |date=6 March 2023 |title=USAF reconsidering plan to base F-15EX at Kingsley Field |url=https://www.key.aero/article/usaf-reconsidering-plan-base-f-15ex-kingsley-field |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424121638/https://www.key.aero/article/usaf-reconsidering-plan-base-f-15ex-kingsley-field |archive-date=24 April 2023 |access-date=20 April 2023 |website=key.aero}} On 18 April 2023, the USAF announced that the California and Louisiana Air National Guards would replace their F-15C/D fleets with the F-15EX. On 25 May 2023, it was announced that the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field ANGB, Oregon, would become a Formal Training Unit (FTU) for the F-35A rather than the F-15EX. Basic F-15 training, for both the F-15E and F-15EX, will instead take place at Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina, from 2026 onwards.{{cite web |last=Hadley |first=Greg |date=26 May 2023 |title=Oregon Guard Base Will Get Third F-35 Schoolhouse |url=https://www.airandspaceforces.com/f-15ex-f-35-oregon-base-training-unit/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602090027/https://www.airandspaceforces.com/f-15ex-f-35-oregon-base-training-unit/ |archive-date=2 June 2023 |access-date=2 June 2023 |website=Air & Space Forces Magazine}}

On 5 June 2024, Oregon's 142nd Wing received its first F-15EX with the fighter landing at Portland Air National Guard Base, while the second arrived a month later. Initial operational capability was declared on 10 July 2024.{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2024 |title=Oregon Air National Guard welcomes F-15EX |url=https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-air-national-guard-welcomes-state-of-the-art-f-15ex-jets-to-replace-old-fleet}}{{Cite web |last=Tirpak |first=John A. |date=2 January 2024 |title=New F-15EX Fighters—Nos. 3 and 4—Arrive at Eglin for Testing |url=https://www.airandspaceforces.com/new-f-15ex-fighters-arrive-eglin/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240106061307/https://www.airandspaceforces.com/new-f-15ex-fighters-arrive-eglin/ |archive-date=6 January 2024 |website=Air & Space Forces Magazine}}{{cite web |url=https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/f-15ex-clears-ioc-hurdle-us-air-force |title=F-15EX Clears IOC Hurdle For U.S. Air Force |last=Trimble |first=Steve |work=Aviation Week & Space Technology |date=10 July 2024}}

The Israeli Air Force ordered 25 F-15IA fighters based on the F-15EX and plans to upgrade 25 F-15Is to the F-15IA standard as of 2023.{{Cite web |last=Egozi |first=Arie |date=19 January 2023 |title=Israel formally requests 25 F-15 EX from the US: Sources |url= https://breakingdefense.sites.breakingmedia.com/2023/01/israel-formally-requests-25-f-15-ex-from-the-us-sources/ |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231122022127/https://breakingdefense.com/2023/01/israel-formally-requests-25-f-15-ex-from-the-us-sources/ |archive-date=22 November 2023 |access-date=18 December 2023 |website=Breaking Defense |language=en-US}} In 2024, the number of new-built F-15IAs was increased to 50.{{Cite news |last=Hudson |first=John |date=2024-06-17 |title=Key Democrats approve major arms sale to Israel, including F-15s |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/06/17/biden-israel-arms-sale-meeks/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |work=Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}{{Cite web |date=2024-06-18 |title=המשמעויות ומה תכלול: עסקת הנשק שאושרה לישראל |url=https://www.mako.co.il/pzm-soldiers/Article-64e08405e3a2091026.htm |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=mako}}

In addition to the 84 F-15SA purchased in 2011, Boeing discussed the sale of 54 F-15EXs to Saudi Arabia during the 2024 World Defense Show in Riyadh.[http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2010/Saudi_Arabia_10-43.pdf "Saudi Arabia – F-15SA Aircraft"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716025006/http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2010/Saudi_Arabia_10-43.pdf |date=16 July 2011}}. US Defense Security Cooperation Agency, 20 October 2010. If the deal goes ahead, Saudi Arabia will look to upgrade their fleet of F-15SAs to the same standard as the EX.{{cite web |first=Craig |last=Hoyle |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/saudi-arabia-discussing-potential-f-15ex-buy-boeing-says/156800.article |title=Saudi Arabia discussing potential F-15EX buy, Boeing says |website=Flight Global |date=6 February 2024 |access-date=13 February 2024}}

A U.S. agreement to sell F-15 Advanced Eagles to Egypt for the Egyptian Air Force was announced in March 2022. A contract needs to be finalized after price and delivery date are determined.{{cite web |url=https://www.egyptdefenceexpo.com/news/us-to-supply-f-15s-to-egypt |url-status=live |title=US to supply F-15s to Egypt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324123421/https://www.egyptdefenceexpo.com/news/us-to-supply-f-15s-to-egypt|archive-date=Mar 24, 2023}}

In February 2022, the U.S. State Department approved the sale of up to 36 F-15IDs and related equipment to Indonesia.{{cite web |date=10 February 2022 |title=Indonesia – F-15ID Aircraft |url=https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/indonesia-f-15id-aircraft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422200724/https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/indonesia-f-15id-aircraft |archive-date=22 April 2022 |access-date=11 February 2022 |website=Defense Security Cooperation Agency}} As of 21 November 2022, Indonesia's planned purchase of F-15s is in advanced stages and awaiting final sign-off from the government, as stated by the Indonesian Minister of Defense. Speaking after meeting his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin in Jakarta, Prabowo Subianto said that Boeing had agreed to the financial offer proposed and he is confident the package is affordable.{{Cite web |last1=Lamb |first1=Kate |last2=Teresia |first2=Ananda |date=21 November 2022 |title=Indonesia's planned purchase of F-15 jets in final stages, defense minister says |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/indonesias-planned-purchase-f-15-jets-final-stages-defence-minister-2022-11-21/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122120820/https://www.reuters.com/world/indonesias-planned-purchase-f-15-jets-final-stages-defence-minister-2022-11-21/ |archive-date=22 November 2022 |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=Reuters |language=en}} In June 2023 during a Ministry of Defense press conference it was stated that the contract for the F-15 aircraft is still in the discussion stage with the U.S. government.{{Cite web |date=15 June 2023 |title=Tanggapan Terhadap Pemberitaan di Media Tentang Pengadaan Pesawat Mirage 2000-5 |trans-title=Responses to Media Coverage of Procurement of Mirage 2000-5 Aircraft |url=https://www.kemhan.go.id/2023/06/15/tanggapan-terhadap-pemberitaan-di-media-tentang-pengadaan-pesawat-mirage-2000-5.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622134842/https://www.kemhan.go.id/2023/06/15/tanggapan-terhadap-pemberitaan-di-media-tentang-pengadaan-pesawat-mirage-2000-5.html |archive-date=22 June 2023 |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=Indonesian Ministry of Defence |language=Indonesian}} On 21 August 2023, Boeing and the Indonesian government signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 24 F-15EX fighters.{{Cite web |date=21 August 2023 |title=Indonesia Announces Commitment to Acquire Boeing F-15EX |url=https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131310 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231028053120/https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131310 |archive-date=28 October 2023 |access-date=22 August 2023 |work=Boeing}}

At the Polish International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in September 2023, Boeing pitched the F-15EX to Poland.{{cite web |last=Jennings |first=Gareth |date=7 September 2023 |title=MSPO 2023: Boeing pitches F-15EX Eagle II to Poland |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mspo-2023-boeing-pitches-f-15ex-eagle-ii-to-poland |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225160116/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/mspo-2023-boeing-pitches-f-15ex-eagle-ii-to-poland |archive-date=25 December 2023 |access-date=21 December 2023 |website=Janes}} However, there were no specifics on price or delivery.{{cite web |last=Głowacki |first=Bartosz |date=7 September 2023 |title=Boeing offers F-15EX for Poland, but details are scant |url=https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/boeing-offers-f-15ex-for-poland-but-details-are-scant/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221100821/https://breakingdefense.com/2023/09/boeing-offers-f-15ex-for-poland-but-details-are-scant/ |archive-date=21 December 2023 |access-date=21 December 2023 |website=Breaking Defence}}

The Royal Thai Air Force is seeking multirole fighters to replace the F-16A/Bs it has in service. On 31 December 2021, the RTAF Commander-in-chief announced that the Air Force proposes to buy 8 to 12 F-35 Lightning IIs in 2023. On 12 January 2022, the council of ministers approved the first batch of four F-35As.{{Cite web |date=31 December 2021 |title=ผบ.ทอ. ประกาศซื้อ F-35 อีกครั้ง พร้อม MUM-T เผยเสนอในปีงบ 66 นี้เลย |url=https://thaiarmedforce.com/2021/12/31/rtaf-cnc-insist-in-buying-f-35-and-mum-t/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231010085006/https://thaiarmedforce.com/2021/12/31/rtaf-cnc-insist-in-buying-f-35-and-mum-t/ |archive-date=10 October 2023 |access-date=31 December 2021 |website=Thai Armed Forces |language=Thai}} On 22 May 2023, a Royal Thai Air Force source stated that the United States Department of Defense implied it will turn down Thailand's bid to buy F-35As, and instead offer F-16 Block 70 and F-15EX Eagle II fighters.{{cite news |last=Nanuam |first=Wassana |date=22 May 2023 |title=US Pentagon set to rebuff Thailand's bid for F-35s |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2575890 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230522121246/https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2575890 |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=23 May 2023 |newspaper=Bangkok Post}} In August 2024, the Royal Thai Air Force nominated the Gripen E/F to replace the service's aging F-16A/Bs.{{cite web |last=Arthur |first=Gordon |date= 28 August 2024 |title= Thai Air Force picks Saab Gripen E fighter jet to replace its F-16s |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2024/08/28/thai-air-force-picks-saab-gripen-e-fighter-jet-to-replace-its-f-16s/ |url-status=live |access-date=23 May 2025 |website= defensenews.com}}

{{For|description of earlier F-15 Advanced Eagle variants|McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle#F-15 Advanced Eagle variants}}

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;{{vanchor|F-15SA}}

: The F-15SA (Saudi Advanced) is the initial Advanced Eagle variant for Royal Saudi Air Force and the baseline from which the F-15EX would be developed from. The F-15SA has the older AN/APG-63(V)3 radar, AN/ALQ-239 Digital Electronic Warfare System (DEWS), AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), and AN/AAS-42 "Tiger Eyes" IRST mounted on the targeting pod pylon.Bruno, Michael. [http://aviationweek.com/awin/us-sell-aesa-equipped-f-15s-saudi-arabia "U.S. to Sell AESA-Equipped F-15s to Saudi Arabia."] {{webarchive |url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170612105838/http://aviationweek.com/awin/us-sell-aesa-equipped-f-15s-saudi-arabia |date=12 June 2017}} Aviation Week, 20 October 2010.

;F-15QA "Ababil"

: The F-15QA (Qatari Advanced) is the direct predecessor of the F-15EX, further development of the Advanced Eagle for Qatari Emiri Air Force with the introduction of the improved cockpit with large area display (LAD) and ADCP II mission computer. The F-15QA has AN/APG-82(V)1 radar, AN/ALQ-239 DEWS, AN/AAR-57 CMWS, and AN/AAS-42 IRST. In June 2017, Qatar signed a deal to buy 36 F-15QAs for US$12 billion (~${{Format price|{{Inflation|index=US-GDP|value=12000000000|start_year=2017}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US-GDP}}) which included weapons, support, equipment, and training, with up to 72 approved by the U.S. State Department.{{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-06-14/qatar-said-to-sign-deal-for-u-s-f-15s-as-gulf-crisis-continues |title=Qatar Signs $12 Billion Deal for U.S. F-15 Jets Amid Gulf Crisis |publisher=Bloomberg News |date=14 June 2017 |access-date=15 June 2017 |archive-date=15 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615100114/https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-06-14/qatar-said-to-sign-deal-for-u-s-f-15s-as-gulf-crisis-continues |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.defensenews.com/articles/kuwait-qatar-fighter-jet-deals-move-forward-likely-putting-boeing-fighter-jet-production-into-the-2020s |title=Kuwait, Qatar Deals Move Forward, Likely Putting Boeing Fighter Jet Production into the 2020s |first=Valerie |last=Insinna |date=8 August 2017 |work= Defense News}}{{cite press release |url=http://www.dsca.mil/sites/default/files/mas/qatar_16-58.pdf |title=Government of Qatar – F-15QA Aircraft with Weapons and Related Support |publisher=Defense Security Cooperation Agency |date=17 November 2016 |access-date=7 March 2022 |archive-date=24 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524173857/http://www.dsca.mil/sites/default/files/mas/qatar_16-58.pdf |url-status=live}} On 22 June 2021, Boeing announced that it will integrate an Elbit Systems anti-jamming systems into the F-15QA, allowing it to fly into heavy electromagnetic interference environment uninterrupted.{{cite web|last=GDC|date=2021-06-21|title=Boeing To Integrate Israeli-made Anti-jamming Systems To Qatari F-15QA|url=https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2021/06/22/boeing-to-integrate-israeli-made-anti-jamming-systems-to-qatari-f-15qa/|access-date=2021-07-14|website=Global Defense Corp|language=en-US|archive-date=14 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714060738/https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2021/06/22/boeing-to-integrate-israeli-made-anti-jamming-systems-to-qatari-f-15qa/|url-status=live}}

;F-15EX

: Two-seat variant for the U.S. Air Force. The F-15EX has AN/APG-82(V)1, AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS, Legion Pod with AN/ASG-34(V)1 IRST21 sensor, but no AN/AAR-57 CMWS.

;F-15IA

:The F-15IA (Israel Advanced) is a variant for the Israeli Air Force based on the F-15EX.{{Cite web |last=Egozi |first=Arie |date=18 February 2020 |title=Israel Buys Stealth & Lotsa Weapons: 2nd Squadron Of F-35s & F-15s |url=https://breakingdefense.com/2020/02/israel-buys-stealth-lotsa-weapons-2nd-squadron-of-f-35s-f-15s/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200312015226/https://breakingdefense.com/2020/02/israel-buys-stealth-lotsa-weapons-2nd-squadron-of-f-35s-f-15s/ |archive-date=12 March 2020 |website=Breaking Defense}}

;F-15CX

: Proposed single-seat variant for the U.S. Air Force with equivalent capability as the F-15EX. Not procured due to single-seat Eagles no longer being produced.

;F-15GA

: Boeing offered 90 F-15GA (German Advanced) fighters to Germany as replacements for its Tornado IDSs and ECRs.{{cite magazine |url= http://amp.timeinc.net/thedrive/the-war-zone/16892/germany-reportedly-favors-typhoon-to-replace-tornado-also-eyeing-f-15-f-a-18 |title= Germany Reportedly Favors Typhoon to Replace Tornado, Also Eyeing F-15, F/A-18 |magazine= Time |access-date= 29 April 2018 |archive-date= 6 March 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200306160737/http://amp.timeinc.net/thedrive/the-war-zone/16892/germany-reportedly-favors-typhoon-to-replace-tornado-also-eyeing-f-15-f-a-18 |url-status= live}} Luftwaffe chose 35 F-35A Lightning II and 15 Eurofighter Typhoon (ECR EW variant) instead.{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/germany-opts-for-f-35-eurofighter-to-fulfil-future-fighter-requirements |title=Germany opts for F-35, Eurofighter to fulfil future fighter requirements |work=Janes |last=Jennings |first=Gareth |date=15 March 2022 |access-date=19 April 2022 |archive-date=16 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416101831/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/germany-opts-for-f-35-eurofighter-to-fulfil-future-fighter-requirements |url-status=live}}

;F-15IDN

:The F-15IDN (formerly F-15ID) is a proposed export version of the F-15EX for the Indonesian Air Force.

{{Main|List of McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle operators}}

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This article only covers the F-15 Advanced Eagle variants. For the operators of older legacy F-15 and F-15E-based variants, such as the F-15A/B/C/D, F-15E, F-15I, F-15S, F-15K, F-15SG, see McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle.

;{{flag|Israel}}

• Israeli Air Force - 50 F-15IAs on order as of 2024

;{{flag|Qatar}}

• Qatar Emiri Air Force - 33 F-15QAs delivered to Qatar out of 48 planned by July 2023 (two kept in the US for testing){{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-14/qatar-said-to-sign-deal-for-u-s-f-15s-as-gulf-crisis-continues |title=Qatar Signs $12 Billion Deal for U.S. F-15 Jets Amid Gulf Crisis |date=14 June 2017 |publisher=Bloomberg L.P. |access-date=1 August 2017|archive-date=16 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416185904/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-14/qatar-said-to-sign-deal-for-u-s-f-15s-as-gulf-crisis-continues |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|date=September 2024|title=F-15QA deliveries begin for Qatar|magazine=Air Forces Monthly|publisher=Key Publishing Ltd|pages=26}}
• Flying Wing 5 – Al Udeid Air Base{{cite web |url=https://www.scramble.nl/planning/orbats/qatar/qatar-emiri-air-force |title=Qatar Emiri Air Force |website=Scramble.nl |access-date=28 August 2024 |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229131247/https://www.scramble.nl/planning/orbats/qatar/qatar-emiri-air-force |url-status=live}}
• 51st Squadron
• 52nd Squadron
• 53rd Squadron

;{{SAU}}

• Royal Saudi Air Force – 84 F-15SAs
• No. 3 Wing – King Abdulaziz Air Base
• No. 92 Squadron
• No. 5 Wing – King Khalid Air Base
• No. 6 Squadron
• No. 55 Squadron
• No. 7 Wing - King Faisal Air Base
• No. 29 Squadron

;{{US}}

• United States Air Force – 8 delivered out of 104 planned{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Chris |date=16 March 2023 |title=The Air Force Changed Its Mind on Some Cuts to the F-15EX Buy—But Won't Go Any Farther, Kendall Says |url=https://www.airandspaceforces.com/the-air-force-changed-its-mind-on-some-cuts-to-the-f-15ex-buy-but-wont-go-any-farther-kendall-says/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009162228/https://www.airandspaceforces.com/the-air-force-changed-its-mind-on-some-cuts-to-the-f-15ex-buy-but-wont-go-any-farther-kendall-says/ |archive-date=9 October 2023 |access-date=18 December 2023 |website=Air & Space Forces Magazine |language=en-US}}{{cite web |last=Trevithick |first=Joseph |date=20 December 2023 |title=Second Pair Of F-15EX Eagle II Fighters Just Delivered To USAF |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/second-pair-of-f-15ex-eagle-ii-fighter-just-delivered-to-usaf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103234204/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/second-pair-of-f-15ex-eagle-ii-fighter-just-delivered-to-usaf |archive-date=3 January 2024 |access-date=21 December 2023 |website=The Drive}}{{cite web |url=https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3662664/team-eglin-ex-total-now-at-six/ |title=Team Eglin EX total now at six |website=Eglin Air Force Base |date=1 February 2024 |access-date=13 February 2024}}{{cite web |url=https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3838218/f-15ex-eagle-ii-unveiled-at-portland-air-national-guard-base/ |website=National Guard |title=F-15EX Eagle II Unveiled at Portland Air National Guard Base |date=15 July 2024 |access-date=15 August 2024}}
• 53d Wing (ACC) – Eglin Air Force Base, Florida{{cite web |last=Everstine |first=Brian W. |date=21 April 2021 |title=Second F-15EX Eagle II Delivered to Eglin |url=https://www.airandspaceforces.com/second-f-15ex-eagle-ii-delivered-to-eglin/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424220438/https://www.airandspaceforces.com/second-f-15ex-eagle-ii-delivered-to-eglin/ |archive-date=24 April 2023 |access-date=20 April 2023 |website=Air & Space Forces Magazine}}
• 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron
• 96th Test Wing (AFMC) – Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
• 40th Flight Test Squadron
• 142d Fighter Wing (ANG) – Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon
• 123d Fighter Squadron
• 144th Fighter Wing (ANG) – Fresno Air National Guard Base, California (planned){{cite web |last=Hadley |first=Greg |date=18 April 2023 |title=Air Force Picks New Guard Locations for F-35, F-15EX Fighters |url=https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-new-guard-locations-f-35-f-15ex/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530082335/https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-new-guard-locations-f-35-f-15ex/ |archive-date=30 May 2023 |access-date=20 April 2023 |website=Air & Space Forces Magazine}}
• 194th Fighter Squadron
• 159th Fighter Wing (ANG) – Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana (planned)
• 122d Fighter Squadron
• 18th Wing (PACAF) - Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan (planned){{Cite web |title=Air Force plans smaller permanent fleet of F-15EX Eagle IIs at Japan fighter hub |url=https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2023-12-19/f-15ex-kadena-fighter-agile-combat-air-force-12406661.html |access-date=2024-03-23 |website=Stars and Stripes |language=en}}
• 44th Fighter Squadron
• 67th Fighter Squadron
• 127th Wing (ANG) - Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan (planned){{Cite web |last=Snabes |first=Melissa Nann Burke and Anne |title=Trump announces F-15EX fighter jets for Selfridge base in Macomb Co. |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2025/04/29/donald-trump-selfridge-air-national-guard-base-retiring-fighter-jets-macomb-county-michigan/83332234007/ |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=The Detroit News |language=en-US}}
• 107th Fighter Squadron

{{main|List of F-15 losses}}

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|ref=Air and Space Forces Magazine,{{cite web |title=F-15EX Eagle II |url=https://www.airandspaceforces.com/weapons-platforms/f-15ex/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231009162200/https://www.airandspaceforces.com/weapons-platforms/f-15ex/ |archive-date=9 October 2023 |website=Air & Space Forces magazine}} Flight Manual,{{cite report |title=Flight Manual, FMS Series F-15SA Aircraft (CSTO SR1F-15SA-1-2 Change 4) |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/751988406/SR1F-15SA-1-2 |publisher=U.S. Air Force |date=15 November 2018}}{{refn|The F-15EX has the same basic air vehicle design as the F-15SA, the first Advanced Eagle variant.|group=N}} General Electric{{cite web |title=GE's F110 engine: Integrated. Certified. Delivered. |url=https://www.geaerospace.com/propulsion/military/f110 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108005455/https://www.geaerospace.com/propulsion/military/f110 |archive-date=8 January 2024 |website=General Electric Aerospace}}{{Cite web |title=F110 |url=https://www.mtu.de/engines/military-aircraft-engines/fighter-aircraft/f110/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103132442/https://www.mtu.de/engines/military-aircraft-engines/fighter-aircraft/f110/ |archive-date=3 November 2023 |accessdate=11 April 2023 |website=MTU Aero Engines}}

|prime units?=kts

|crew=1 or 2 (pilot and weapon systems officer)

|length ft=63

|length in=9.6

|length note=

|span ft=42

|span in=9.6

|span note=

|height ft=18

|height in=6

|height note=

|wing area sqft=608

|wing area note=

|aspect ratio=

|airfoil=root: NACA 64A006.6; tip: NACA 64A203{{cite web |last1= Lednicer |first1= David |title= The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage |url= https://m-selig.ae.illinois.edu/ads/aircraft.html |website= Selig |publisher= U Iillinois |access-date= 16 April 2019 |archive-date= 24 July 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200724202607/https://m-selig.ae.illinois.edu/ads/aircraft.html |url-status= live}}

|empty weight lb=35500

|empty weight note=or {{convert|40000|lb|kg|abbr=on|sigfig=4}} with CFTs

|gross weight lb=

|gross weight note=

|max takeoff weight lb=81000

|max takeoff weight note=

|fuel capacity={{convert|13550|lb|kg|sigfig=3}} internal, {{convert|35500|lb|kg|sigfig=3}} with 3× 600-gal external tanks and CFTs

|more general=

|eng1 number=2

|eng1 name=General Electric F110-GE-129

|eng1 type=afterburning turbofan

|eng1 lbf=17155

|eng1 note=

|eng1 lbf-ab=29500

|more power=

|max speed mach=2.5, {{convert|1650|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}} at high altitude{{refn|Mach 2.0, {{cvt|1320|mph|km/h|0}} at high altitude with CFTs.|group=N}}

• Mach 1.2, {{cvt|800|kn|mph km/h|0}} at low altitude{{refn|{{cvt|700|kn|mph km/h|0}} at low altitude with CFTs.|group=N}}

|max speed kts=

|max speed note=

|cruise speed kts=

|cruise speed note=

|stall speed kts=

|stall speed note=

|never exceed speed kts=

|never exceed speed note=

|minimum control speed kts=

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|range nmi=

|range note=

|combat range nmi=687

|combat range note=

|ferry range nmi=2100

|ferry range note=with conformal fuel tanks and three external fuel tanks

|endurance=

|ceiling ft=60000

|ceiling note=

|g limits=+9

|roll rate=

|climb rate ftmin=50000

|climb rate note=+

|time to altitude=

|lift to drag=

|wing loading lb/sqft=

|wing loading note=

|fuel consumption lb/mi=

|thrust/weight=0.93

|more performance=

|guns=1× 20 mm (0.787 in) M61A1 Vulcan 6-barreled Gatling cannon, 500 rounds of either M-56 or PGU-28 ammunition

|hardpoints= 4 wing pylons, fuselage pylons, bomb racks on CFTs with 23 hardpoints

|hardpoint capacity= {{convert|29500|lb|kg|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} of external fuel and ordnance

|missiles=

• Air-to-air missiles: 12 hardpoints{{cite web |last=Tirpak |first=John A. |date=5 January 2023 |title=F-15EX Fires Missiles from New Underwing Stations in Successful Tests |url=https://www.airandspaceforces.com/bigger-missile-loadout-new-f-15ex-passes-test/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225222305/https://www.airandspaceforces.com/bigger-missile-loadout-new-f-15ex-passes-test/ |archive-date=25 December 2023 |work=Air and Space Forces Magazine}}
• AIM-9X Sidewinder
• AIM-120 AMRAAM

• Air-to-surface missiles:
• AGM-158 JASSM
• Bombs:
• GBU-31 or GBU-38 JDAM
• GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb

|avionics=

• Sensors:
• Raytheon AN/APG-82(V)1 AESA radar
• Lockheed Martin Legion Pod with AN/ASG-34(V)1 IRST21{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Cassandra |date=12 February 2022 |title=Legion Pod reaches IOC |url=https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2931186/legion-pod-reaches-ioc/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908070933/https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2931186/legion-pod-reaches-ioc/ |archive-date=8 September 2023 |website=U.S. Air Force}}{{cite web |date=28 January 2022 |title=Legion Pod: Multi-function Sensor System |url=https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/legion-pod.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213031025/https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/legion-pod.html |archive-date=13 December 2023 |website=Lockheed Martin}}
• Targeting pods:
• Martin Marietta AN/AAS-13 LANTIRN navigation pod
• Martin Marietta AN/AAS-14 LANTIRN targeting pod or Lockheed Martin AN/AAQ-33 Sniper XR targeting pod
• Countermeasures:
• BAE Systems AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) - combined electronic warfare/electronic countermeasures system{{cite web |title=Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) |url=https://www.baesystems.com/en/product/eagle-passive-active-warning-survivability-system-epawss |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231218192714/https://www.baesystems.com/en/product/eagle-passive-active-warning-survivability-system-epawss#section1 |archive-date=18 December 2023 |access-date=12 May 2023 |website=BAE Systems}}
• BAE Systems AN/ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasures Dispenser System
• Raytheon AN/APX-119 Identify Friend/Foe (IFF) interrogator

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|see also=

|related=

• McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
• McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
• Mitsubishi F-15J

|similar aircraft=

• Shenyang J-16
• Sukhoi Su-35

|lists=

• List of fighter aircraft
• List of active United States Air Force aircraft

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{{Commons category|F-15EX Eagle II}}

• [https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104499/f-15e-strike-eagle/ F-15E USAF fact sheet]
• [http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/f15/index.htm F-15 page], and [https://www.boeing.com/defense/f-15ex/ F-15EX page on Boeing.com]

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