F-15E Strike Eagle

The dual-role fighter built for deep strike and air superiority.

Overview

Boeing United States ICAO: F15E 1985–Present $138 million (2020)

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a multirole fighter developed from the F-15 air superiority platform. Designed to conduct long-range strike missions while retaining strong air combat capability, it has served with distinction since the late 1980s. The aircraft combines payload, range, and survivability.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 29,000 lbf · 129 kN
Avionics
Raytheon AN/APG-70 or AN/APG-82, AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pod
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
—
Cabin width
—
Cabin height
—
Cabin length
—
Exterior length
63 ft 8 in  ·  19.40 m
Tail height
18 ft 4 in  ·  5.60 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 3 in  ·  1.30 m
Wing span
42 ft 10 in  ·  13.05 m
Baggage volume
—
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
81,000 lb  ·  36,700 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
23,100 lb  ·  10,500 kg
Fuel capacity
5,500 gal · 20,800 L · 16,700 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
1,629 kt  ·  1,875 mph  ·  3,017 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
2,100 nm  ·  2,420 mi  ·  3,890 km
Fuel burn
1.07 nm/gal  ·  0.52 km/L
Ceiling
60,000 ft  ·  18,300 m
Rate of climb
50,000 ft/min  ·  254 m/s
Takeoff distance
980 ft  ·  300 m
Landing distance
1,480 ft  ·  450 m
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F-15E on patrol over Afghanistan.

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Operational Context

F-15E Strike Eagle — long-range multirole strike fighter

The F-15E first flew in 1986 as a derivative of the F-15 airframe adapted for ground attack. Entering service in 1989, it introduced conformal fuel tanks and a strengthened structure for carrying heavy ordnance. The tandem-seat cockpit allows a pilot and weapons systems officer to manage complex strike missions.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110 engines producing over 29,000 pounds of thrust (129 kN) each with afterburner, the F-15E can exceed Mach 2.5. Maximum takeoff weight is approximately 81,000 pounds (36,740 kg). The aircraft carries precision-guided munitions, air-to-air missiles, and targeting pods.

The Strike Eagle has been employed in multiple conflicts, demonstrating long-range precision strike capability. Its combination of speed, payload, and avionics has kept it relevant through successive upgrades. The type remains a key component of U.S. and allied air forces.

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