Powerful and Unique: Meet Israel’s F-15 Jet Fighters
These customized warplanes are rightly feared by many throughout the Middle East region.
Key point: From deterring adversaries to fighting insurgents, the F-15 has done it all. In fact, Israel's F-15s have been in the IDF for about two decades.
One of the fighter jets most associated with Israel is the F-15 Eagle. The first F-15 touched down in Israel in 1976 and the jet has served continuously—and without defeat—since. In 1998, the Israeli Air Force introduced a new version of the jet, one designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The Ra’am (Thunder) serves as the long-range striking arm of the Israeli Air Force, complementing the new F-35I Adir fighter to ensure Israeli air superiority now and into the foreseeable future.