The F-15EX Eagle II, an advanced 4.5th generation fighter jet of the U.S. Air Force, is designed to carry a hefty load of up to 30,000 lbs of munitions, making it the most heavily armed aircraft in the service. It can be equipped with a diverse array of weaponry tailored to both air superiority and ground support roles.
The F-15EX Eagle II, an advanced iteration of the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, is designed to complement the U.S. Air Force's fleet by undertaking a variety of critical roles, including air superiority, homeland defense, and close-air support missions.
The F-15EX Eagle II, an advanced 4.5th generation fighter jet of the U.S. Air Force, is designed to carry a hefty load of up to 30,000 lbs of munitions, making it the most heavily armed aircraft in the service. It can be equipped with a diverse array of weaponry tailored to both air superiority and ground support roles.
Boeing managed to secure a $1.3 billion contract for Super Hornets, but production is expected to cease by 2027 due to a lack of new customers. The company also saw reduced orders for the F-15EX from the Pentagon.
The F-15EX Eagle II is essentially a beast of a fighter jet with the ability to carry approximately 30,000 lbs of munitions - almost eight times the amount of munitions the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress bomber could carry.