The Boeing-made fighter completed its maiden flight at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Missouri, in February.
Following the successful flight, the Air Force accepted the first F-15EX at Eglin March 10; the second is expected to arrive this month. The remaining six aircraft should be delivered in fiscal 2023, according to the service.
Last year, the Air Force awarded Boeing an estimated $1.2 billion contract to build the multirole F-15EX fighter, using the same design as the F-15, but incorporating modernized electronics and technology.
The contract covers eight jets, including initial design; development, test and certification; spare parts and support equipment; training and technical data; and delivery and sustainment costs.
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The United States may field a new fighter aircraft type by fiscal year (FY) 2029, according to a related contract notification posted on 4 March. An artist's impression of an NGAD concept. According to a DoD contract notification, the US mil.
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