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| + | The '''F-15E Strike Eagle''' was developed as a multirole strike fighter, building on the air superiority-focused design of the original F-15 Eagle. Its origins trace back to the 1970s, when the U.S. Air Force sought a replacement for the F-111 Aardvark, a fighter-bomber with extended range and payload capacity. McDonnell Douglas proposed the F-15E, a dual-role variant capable of excelling in air-to-air combat while also delivering significant ground-attack capabilities. | ||
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| + | The F-15E made its first flight in December 1986 and entered service in 1988. It featured reinforced airframes to handle increased weight from additional fuel and weaponry, conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) for extended range, and an advanced radar and targeting system for precision strikes. A two-seat configuration allowed the pilot to focus on flying while the Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) managed targeting and electronic warfare systems. | ||
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| + | ==== Combat Usage ==== | ||
| + | The F-15E debuted in combat during the '''1991 Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm)''', where it demonstrated its multirole effectiveness. Strike Eagles carried out precision bombing missions against Iraqi command centers, Scud missile launchers, and critical infrastructure. Equipped with GPS-guided munitions and advanced targeting pods, the F-15E delivered remarkable accuracy in night and all-weather operations. It also proved capable in air-to-air engagements, shooting down several enemy aircraft with AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. | ||
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| + | Since the Gulf War, the F-15E has participated in numerous conflicts, including operations in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Its versatility allows it to perform close air support (CAS), interdiction, and deep-strike missions with a broad array of modern weapons. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:50, 21 November 2024
Contents
Description
The F-15E Strike Eagle is a rank VIII American strike aircraft with a battle rating of 13.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Firebirds".
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
| Characteristics | Max speed (km/h at _,___ m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | ___ | ___ | 16764 | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | ___ |
| Upgraded | ___ | ___ | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | ||
Details
| Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 0 | 700 | ___ | ___ | ___ | ~__ | ~__ |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < ___ | < ___ | < ___ | - |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||
| _____ | _ | _,___ kg | ___ kg/m2 | |||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Gross Weight | ||||
| Weight (each) | Type | _m fuel | __m fuel | __m fuel | ||
| ___ kg | ___ | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | |
| Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP) | |||||
| Condition | 100% | ___%/WEP | _m fuel | __m fuel | __m fuel | MGW |
| Stationary | ___ kgf | ___ kgf | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
| Optimal | ___ kgf (_ km/h) |
___ kgf (_ km/h) |
_.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
Survivability and armour
Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.
Modifications and economy
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Armaments
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| CCIP (Guns) | CCIP (Rockets) | CCIP (Bombs) | CCRP (Bombs) | EEGS |
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Offensive armament
The F-15E is armed with:
- 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (512 rpg)
Suspended armament
Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.
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Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".
Pros:
Cons:
History
History
The F-15E Strike Eagle was developed as a multirole strike fighter, building on the air superiority-focused design of the original F-15 Eagle. Its origins trace back to the 1970s, when the U.S. Air Force sought a replacement for the F-111 Aardvark, a fighter-bomber with extended range and payload capacity. McDonnell Douglas proposed the F-15E, a dual-role variant capable of excelling in air-to-air combat while also delivering significant ground-attack capabilities.
The F-15E made its first flight in December 1986 and entered service in 1988. It featured reinforced airframes to handle increased weight from additional fuel and weaponry, conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) for extended range, and an advanced radar and targeting system for precision strikes. A two-seat configuration allowed the pilot to focus on flying while the Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) managed targeting and electronic warfare systems.
Combat Usage
The F-15E debuted in combat during the 1991 Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm), where it demonstrated its multirole effectiveness. Strike Eagles carried out precision bombing missions against Iraqi command centers, Scud missile launchers, and critical infrastructure. Equipped with GPS-guided munitions and advanced targeting pods, the F-15E delivered remarkable accuracy in night and all-weather operations. It also proved capable in air-to-air engagements, shooting down several enemy aircraft with AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
Since the Gulf War, the F-15E has participated in numerous conflicts, including operations in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Its versatility allows it to perform close air support (CAS), interdiction, and deep-strike missions with a broad array of modern weapons.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| McDonnell Aircraft Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Jet Fighters | F2H-2 · F3H-2 |
| F-4C Phantom II · F-4E Phantom II · F-4J Phantom II · F-4S Phantom II | |
| F-15A · F-15C MSIP II · F-15E | |
| Strike Aircraft | AV-8B Plus · AV-8B (NA) |
| Helicopters | AH-6M |
| Export/Licensed | |
| Aircraft | ◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F · ◄F-4F KWS LV · Phantom FG.1 · Phantom FGR.2 · F-4J(UK) Phantom II · F-4EJ Phantom II · F-4EJ ADTW · Kurnass · Kurnass 2000 |
| F-15J · F-15J(M) · Baz · Baz Meshupar · F-15I Ra’am | |
| ▄AV-8B Plus | |
| Helicopters | Lahatut |
| The McDonnell Aircraft Corporation merged with Douglas Aircraft Company in 1967 to form McDonnell Douglas Corporation. Later it was merged with The Boeing Company in 1997. | |
| See Also | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| USA jet aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | |
| F9F | F9F-2 · F9F-5 · F9F-8 |
| F-80 | F-80A-5 · F-80C-10 |
| F-84 | F-84B-26 · F-84F · F-84G-21-RE |
| F-86 | F-86A-5 · F-86F-25 · F-86F-2 · F-86F-35 |
| F-89 | F-89B · F-89D |
| F-100 | F-100D |
| F-104 | F-104A · F-104C |
| F-4 | F-4C Phantom II · F-4E Phantom II · F-4J Phantom II · F-4S Phantom II |
| F-5 | F-5A · F-5C · F-5E · F-20A |
| F-8 | F8U-2 · F-8E |
| F-14 | F-14A Early · ▄F-14A IRIAF · F-14B |
| F-15 | F-15A · F-15C MSIP II · F-15E |
| F-16 | F-16A · F-16A ADF · F-16C |
| Other | P-59A · F2H-2 · F3D-1 · F3H-2 · F4D-1 · F11F-1 |
| Strike Aircraft | |
| FJ-4 | FJ-4B · FJ-4B VMF-232 |
| A-4 | A-4B · A-4E Early |
| A-7 | A-7D · A-7E · A-7K |
| AV-8 | AV-8A · AV-8C · AV-8B Plus · AV-8B (NA) |
| A-10 | A-10A · A-10A Late · A-10C |
| F-111 | F-111A · F-111F |
| Other | A-6E TRAM · F-105D · F-117 |
| Bombers | |
| B-57 | B-57A · B-57B |
