In the new F-15EX Eagle II fighter, the US Air Force was operating an abnormal leak from the wing side, and some aircraft were temporarily suspended. Manufacturer Boeing is currently investigating the problem.
Boeing said it is testing solutions, including adjustment of valves and connection sites, and confirming whether this problem is due to defective parts or because of the mistake of assembly process.
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Fuel leakage in aircraft can be commonly caused by pressure and temperature changes, but the leakage observed in the F-15EX is considered to be exceeding the general level.
Experts warned that if the defect is not resolved, it can affect safety during the operation. It is not yet known why some of the nine led to date have been affected and the problem was discovered after many years of test.
This situation is adding concern as Boeing is already suffering from other military aircraft projects such as the VC-25B presidential aircraft and KC-46 air tankers.
Meanwhile, the strike of employees in Boeing Definition, which began this week, may affect the problem solving work. Boeing said that despite these disruptions, the F-15EX program is still in progress, in the high-end test and receiving high attention from overseas buyers. The aircraft will replace the aging F-15C, and it is already operated in the state defense army and will soon be deployed in Japan.
Boeing is in a position to quickly solve the problem to prevent the delay of delivery of the program, which has 129 units ordered.
source: The War Zone | Photo: The F-15EX Eagle II of the Mi Florida Eeglin Air Force Base 85 Examination Evaluation Battalion Battalion II. X @usairforce | This content was written with the help of AI, and it was reviewed by the editorial team.
