What is special about the F-15EX?
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What is special about the F-15EX?
The F-15EX fighter jet is powered by two F110-GE-129 engines, with each generating a thrust of 29,000lb. The aircraft can fly at a speed of Mach 2.5, which makes it the world’s fastest fighter jet. It has a range of 1,200nm allowing it to strike deep targets.
How is the F15EX different?
The reason the F15EX is used for “less- or uncontested airspace” is due to its increased detectability. The F35A is designed for stealth, with a radar cross section of 3.8mm; The F-15EX, on the other hand, has a detectability of approximately 42.8ft.
What is the difference between the F-15E and the F-15EX?
Boeing says the F-15EX has a 28 percent larger payload than the F-15E, with two more weapons stations. The extra stations add loadout flexibility, company officials said. The F-15EX’s central pylon can carry a notional 22-foot, 7,000 pound weapon.
What does F-15EX stand for?
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
F-15E Strike Eagle | |
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An F-15E from the 391st Fighter Squadron | |
Role | Multirole strike fighter |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas Boeing Defense, Space & Security |
What is the newest military jet?
The F-35C is operated exclusively by the Department of the Navy. As the Navy’s first stealth fighter and the world’s only 5th Generation, long-range stealth strike fighter, the F-35C was designed and built explicitly for aircraft carrier operations.
Which is better f15 or f35?
F-15EX Versus F-35 It is true that the F-35 is considered a far more capable multi-role aircraft, but simply put, the F-15EX will be able to do things the F-35 can’t. Key among them is to carry more weapons. The F-35 can only carry four bombs or missiles when operating in its low signature or stealth mode.
What company makes f15?
McDonnell Douglas
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle/Manufacturers