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5 US Air Force Bases That Replaced F-15s With F-22s Or F-35s

5 US Air Force Bases That Replaced F-15s With F-22s Or F-35s

Numerous bases have now replaced aging F-15Cs with F-22s and F-35s, though some bases will host F-15EXs for decades to c...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
6 US Military Aircraft Programs To Follow In 2025

6 US Military Aircraft Programs To Follow In 2025

A look at 6 US military aircraft programs to follow in 2025 from NGAD & F/A-XX to F-15EX & the V-22. Also, the T-7A Red...

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
The 5 Most Powerful Fighter Jet Engines In The World

The 5 Most Powerful Fighter Jet Engines In The World

In this article we explore five of the most powerful engines that provide airpower for the US, EU and Russia.

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
Boeing Awarded $451 Million US Air Force Contract For Japan F-15J Upgrades

Boeing Awarded $451 Million US Air Force Contract For Japan F-15J Upgrades

Japan will upgrade many of its license-built F-15 Eagles to roughly an F-15EX equivalent.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Dassault Rafale Vs F-15EX Eagle II: Multirole Capabilities Explored

Dassault Rafale Vs F-15EX Eagle II: Multirole Capabilities Explored

Dassault Rafale and F-15EX Eagle II: Two multirole giants side by side. Design, payload, and versatility, which fighter ...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
US Air Force Aircraft Inventory Changes In House & Senate Armed Services Committee Joint NDAA 2025

US Air Force Aircraft Inventory Changes In House & Senate Armed Services Committee Joint NDAA 2025

The United States Air Force will be permitted to retire around 111 fighter jets but not its F-15Es and F-22s, with limit...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Why Replacing The Iconic F-15C Eagle Is A Complex Task For The US Air Force

Why Replacing The Iconic F-15C Eagle Is A Complex Task For The US Air Force

The F-15C is an incredible aircraft, however it is aging and a replacement aircraft is needed to perform its vital comba...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
Boeing's Growing F-15EX Eagle II Challenges

Boeing's Growing F-15EX Eagle II Challenges

The F-15EX production is expedited to meet increasing demand. Boeing's deliveries suggest potential overlaps between mil...

Ahmad Helmy 1 year ago
Don't Panic: 5 Mostly Harmless Reasons You May Hear Fighter Jet Sonic Booms

Don't Panic: 5 Mostly Harmless Reasons You May Hear Fighter Jet Sonic Booms

There are many several instances where an individual may hear a sonic boom. Learn more about some of these events.

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
Why The Stealthy Silent Eagle F-15 Variant Didn't Take Off With The USAF

Why The Stealthy Silent Eagle F-15 Variant Didn't Take Off With The USAF

The Department of Defense wanted manufacturers to focus on fifth-generation superiority platforms.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
What To Know About The USAF 4th Fighter Wing At Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

What To Know About The USAF 4th Fighter Wing At Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

The USAF 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson AFB boast a rich legacy of service and unmatched readiness to execute air d...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
The Madhatters: What To Know About The US Air Force 492nd Fighter Squadron

The Madhatters: What To Know About The US Air Force 492nd Fighter Squadron

The 492nd is one of the USAF's most combat-ready squadrons and has just been redeployed to the Middle East.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Could The F-15 Eagle Be Retrofitted To Carry The 30,000 lb Massive Ordinance Penetrator?

Could The F-15 Eagle Be Retrofitted To Carry The 30,000 lb Massive Ordinance Penetrator?

The F-15EX could theoretically carry the MOP with some modifications but with sharply reduced range and other issues.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
Israel Inks $5.2 Billion Deal With Boeing To Buy 25 F-15s

Israel Inks $5.2 Billion Deal With Boeing To Buy 25 F-15s

Israel has formally signed a deal to purchase another 25 F-15IAs (a variant of the F-15EX) from Boeing with the option o...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
5 Ways The JASDF F-2 & F-15 Fighters Are Unique

5 Ways The JASDF F-2 & F-15 Fighters Are Unique

The JASDF F-2 and F-15J exemplify Japan's air power, combining cutting-edge technology with superior maneuverability.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
How The USAF F-15E Strike Eagle Excels In Air-To-Air & Air-To-Ground Missions

How The USAF F-15E Strike Eagle Excels In Air-To-Air & Air-To-Ground Missions

Despite the advent of the 5th Generation multirole F-35, the 4th Generation F-15E is still going strong in air-to-air an...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
What Are The Main Differences Between The F-15C And The F-15EX?

What Are The Main Differences Between The F-15C And The F-15EX?

The short answer: the Eagle II is much newer and has double the seating capacity.

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Throwback: When A US Air Force F-15 Shot Down A Satellite

Throwback: When A US Air Force F-15 Shot Down A Satellite

The Cold War was all about competition, for the first time this included competing for dominance in space.

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
Exclusive: A Conversation With Boeing About The F-15EX

Exclusive: A Conversation With Boeing About The F-15EX

Simple Flying recently interviewed Robert “Blend’r” Novotny, Executive Director, F-15 Business Development for Boeing ab...

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
What To Know: Boeing F-15EX Production Delays

What To Know: Boeing F-15EX Production Delays

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II is expected to remain in service with the USAF well into the 2030s.

Mark Finlay 1 year ago