3. Boeing F-15EX Eagle II
- The F-15 EX Eagle is the world’s most modern fighter aircraft and the only one to feature a fully digital cockpit. It is America’s ultimate weapon which has been proven in several aerial battles. Its design is based on the original F-15 Eagle, first introduced in 1972, but it has much more powerful engines and can carry much more weaponry.
- It has the distinction of being the world’s most successful modern-day fighter jet, with over 100 aerial combat victories and no losses in dogfights. The Israeli Air Force performed the majority of the air victories.
- The aircraft is equipped with a 20mm Vulcan cannon and can carry up to 22,000 pounds (10,000 kg) of weapons, including AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles on nine external hardpoints as well as internally in its lower bays.
- With speed, precision, and payload capacity like that of the F-15 Advanced Eagle, there’s no wonder so many countries have turned to this cutting-edge vehicle to bolster their air superiority and bombing tactics.
- The F-15 Advanced Eagle costs around $35 million per unit.
Image source: U.S. Air Force, Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes
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