The U.S. Air Force continues testing of its newest multirole fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II, recently conducting an evaluation flight over the southeastern United States.
The test is led by the 96th and 53rd Air Wings and focuses on analyzing the aircraft’s performance in key areas including combat survivability, radar, sensors, and military network integration.
The main purpose of this test is to prepare for full-scale fielding of the F-15EX. This model was developed to replace the existing F-15C/D. Despite previous testing, including a large-scale exercise in 2025, the U.S. Air Force believes a more thorough evaluation is needed, especially in terms of survivability systems and technology integration.
Derived from F-15QA F-15E Strike Eagle Based on the platform, the F-15EX combines modern technology with a proven airframe structure. This includes “Fly-by-wire“It includes a control system and advanced electronic warfare equipment. Additionally, this aircraft can carry a large amount of weapons and has an excellent ability to operate integratedly in complex operations. At the same time, the U.S. Air Force is also pursuing improvements in maintenance procedures and technical support systems.
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