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1 Air-To-Air Kill: US Air Force "Lucky" F-15E Clocks +15,000 Flight Hours

1 Air-To-Air Kill: US Air Force "Lucky" F-15E Clocks +15,000 Flight Hours

Now 35 years in service, the F-15E Eagle "Lucky" boasts the only US Air Force Eagle air-to-air kill and 15,000 flight ho...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Essential Features Of The USAF F-15 Eagle That Make It A Powerful Asset In Air Combat

5 Essential Features Of The USAF F-15 Eagle That Make It A Powerful Asset In Air Combat

5th Generation stealth fighters are all the rage nowadays, but the 4th Generation F-15 Eagle still soldiers on.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
American F-15EX Vs Russian Su-35: Which Fighter Would Win In A Dogfight?

American F-15EX Vs Russian Su-35: Which Fighter Would Win In A Dogfight?

It comes down to how effectively aircraft systems are utilized in a critical situation.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Boeing F-15EX Eagle II: What You Need To Know About This Multirole Striker

Boeing F-15EX Eagle II: What You Need To Know About This Multirole Striker

The F-15EX will be deployed to protect homeland defense and used as support for the F-22 and F-35.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
The F-15EX Eagle II vs The F/A-18 Super Hornet: Which Fighter Reigns Supreme?

The F-15EX Eagle II vs The F/A-18 Super Hornet: Which Fighter Reigns Supreme?

F-15EX vs F/A-18 doesn't entail just another interservice (USAF vs USN) rivalry. It's also an intra-manufacturer rivalry...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Which F-15s Did The Government Clear The US Air Force To Retire?

Which F-15s Did The Government Clear The US Air Force To Retire?

The Air Force is permitted to retire its oldest F-15 variants but is prohibited from retiring its not-so-old F-15 varian...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5 Air Superiority Features Of The F-15EX Eagle II

Top 5 Air Superiority Features Of The F-15EX Eagle II

The F-15Ex’s operational service begins in July.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
$553 Billion: Military Aircraft Account For More Than Half Of US Defense Acquisition Costs

$553 Billion: Military Aircraft Account For More Than Half Of US Defense Acquisition Costs

The DoD is spending big on aircraft acquisition with apparently few large programs for ground combat.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
ACES 5: What Makes Collins Aerospace's Next Generation Ejection Seat So Special?

ACES 5: What Makes Collins Aerospace's Next Generation Ejection Seat So Special?

Simple Flying takes a close look at Collins Aerospace's ACES 5 next-generation ejection seat.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
What Makes The F-15EX Eagle II A Game-Changer For The USAF?

What Makes The F-15EX Eagle II A Game-Changer For The USAF?

The F-15EX has emerged as the Air Force's complement to the F-35, able to perform a different suite of missions.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
USAF Publishes Findings On F-15D Kingsley Field Mishap That Caused Loss of $35 Million Jet

USAF Publishes Findings On F-15D Kingsley Field Mishap That Caused Loss of $35 Million Jet

The investigation report is out on the 2023 Oregon ANG F-15D mishap, just as the new era of the organization begins.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Portland Air National Guard Gets 1st New F-15EX To Replace Old F-15Cs

Portland Air National Guard Gets 1st New F-15EX To Replace Old F-15Cs

New 4.5th generation F-15EX multirole fighters are replacing the Oregon Air National Guard's aging F-15Cs.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Oregon Air National Guard To Build $110 Million Hangar Near PDX Ready For 18 New F-15EX Jets

Oregon Air National Guard To Build $110 Million Hangar Near PDX Ready For 18 New F-15EX Jets

The first upgraded F-15 is due to arrive this month.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
F-15 vs MiG-25: Which Is Better?

F-15 vs MiG-25: Which Is Better?

Some McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle aircraft have been replaced with the Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Examined: The World's Top 5 Air Forces With F-15 Eagle Fighter Jets

Examined: The World's Top 5 Air Forces With F-15 Eagle Fighter Jets

The famous fighter jet has been in service worldwide for over 40 years.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Why The F-15 Eagle Has Never Been Shot Down

Why The F-15 Eagle Has Never Been Shot Down

After nearly five decades in service, the F-15 Eagle remains undefeated, but how has the iconic fighter managed to maint...

Michael Scanlon 2 years ago
What Are The Combat Capabilities Of The Royal Saudi Air Force?

What Are The Combat Capabilities Of The Royal Saudi Air Force?

Saudi Arabia has been fighting the Houthi menace since 2015. Simple Flying now examines the combat capabilities of the R...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Amazing Military Planes Flown By NASA

5 Amazing Military Planes Flown By NASA

NASA finds uses for a range of ex-military aircraft - often extensively modified for scientific mission purposes.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
New Bill Blocks US Air Force F-22 Retirements & Adds $271 Million To Buy 24 Boeing F-15EXs

New Bill Blocks US Air Force F-22 Retirements & Adds $271 Million To Buy 24 Boeing F-15EXs

The Congress committee is moving to prevent the Air Force from retiring its Block 20 F-22s while increasing the purchase...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II: 5 Fast Facts About The Multirole Strike Fighter

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II: 5 Fast Facts About The Multirole Strike Fighter

It is the world’s most dominant modern combat fighter.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago