F-15E

F-15E

F-15E

Description

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a rank American strike aircraft with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Firebirds".

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics	Max speed (km/h at _,___ m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	___	___		__._	__._	__._	__._	___
Upgraded	___	___		__._	__._	__._	__._

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear	Drogue chute
_	_	_	_	_	_

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
		___	___	___	~__	~__

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< ___	< ___	< ___	-

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Basic mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
_____		_	_,___ kg		___ kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)			Max Gross Weight
Weight (each)	Type		_m fuel	__m fuel	__m fuel
___ kg	___		_,___ kg	_,___ kg	_,___ kg	_,___ kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
Condition	100%	___%/WEP	_m fuel	__m fuel	__m fuel	MGW
Stationary	___ kgf	___ kgf	_.__	_.__	_.__	_.__
Optimal	___ kgf (_ km/h)	___ kgf (_ km/h)	_.__	_.__	_.__	_.__

Survivability and armour

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns)	CCIP (Rockets)	CCIP (Bombs)	CCRP (Bombs)	EEGS

Offensive armament

The F-15E is armed with:

• 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (512 rpg)

Suspended armament

Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.

Default weapon presets

240 x countermeasures + 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles + 2 x 750 gal drop tanks + 3 x 610 gal drop tanks + 2 x AIM-120B missiles 240 x countermeasures + 4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles 240 x countermeasures + 4 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles 240 x countermeasures + 4 x AIM-7M Sparrow missiles 6 x AIM-120B missiles 240 x countermeasures + 8 x AIM-120B missiles 240 x countermeasures + 12 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (6,000 lb total) 240 x countermeasures + 12 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (6,000 lb total) 240 x countermeasures + 7 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (14,000 lb total) 240 x countermeasures + 7 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air bombs (14,000 lb total) 240 x countermeasures + 6 x 500 lb GBU-38 JDAM bombs (3,000 lb total) 240 x countermeasures + 7 x 1,970 lb GBU-31 JDAM bombs (13,790 lb total) 240 x countermeasures + 20 x 285 lb GBU-39/B (SDB I) bombs (5,700 lb total) 240 x countermeasures + 6 x AGM-65D missiles 2 x AGM-65G missiles 120 x countermeasures + 11 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (3,047 kg total) 120 x countermeasures + 5 x 957 kg GBU-10 Paveway II bombs (4,785 kg total) 120 x countermeasures + 7 x 2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III bombs (14,000 lb total) 11 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (3,047 kg total) 5 x 957 kg GBU-10 Paveway II bombs (4,785 kg total) 7 x 2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III bombs (14,000 lb total) 240 x countermeasures + 2 x 2,000 lb GBU-15(V)2/B bombs (4,000 lb total)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".

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Cons:

History

History

The F-15E Strike Eagle was developed as a multirole strike fighter, building on the air superiority-focused design of the original F-15 Eagle. Its origins trace back to the 1970s, when the U.S. Air Force sought a replacement for the F-111 Aardvark, a fighter-bomber with extended range and payload capacity. McDonnell Douglas proposed the F-15E, a dual-role variant capable of excelling in air-to-air combat while also delivering significant ground-attack capabilities.

The F-15E made its first flight in December 1986 and entered service in 1988. It featured reinforced airframes to handle increased weight from additional fuel and weaponry, conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) for extended range, and an advanced radar and targeting system for precision strikes. A two-seat configuration allowed the pilot to focus on flying while the Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) managed targeting and electronic warfare systems.

Combat Usage

The F-15E debuted in combat during the 1991 Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm), where it demonstrated its multirole effectiveness. Strike Eagles carried out precision bombing missions against Iraqi command centers, Scud missile launchers, and critical infrastructure. Equipped with GPS-guided munitions and advanced targeting pods, the F-15E delivered remarkable accuracy in night and all-weather operations. It also proved capable in air-to-air engagements, shooting down several enemy aircraft with AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.

Since the Gulf War, the F-15E has participated in numerous conflicts, including operations in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Its versatility allows it to perform close air support (CAS), interdiction, and deep-strike missions with a broad array of modern weapons.

For an expanded historical account, see the dedicated page: [null F-15E Strike Eagle/History].

Media

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See also

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• reference to the series of the aircraft;
• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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