American modification fighter F-15X will receive 22 missiles "air-to-air", which is a record for aircraft of this family, According to the online edition of The Drive.
Another option armament upgraded fighter - 8 missiles and 28 guided bombs GBU-39. for comparison, F-15SA Saudi Air Force capable of carrying only 10 missiles "air-to-air".
According to the resource, most aircraft of F-15X is different internal structure of the wing, controls, APG-82 radar with an active phased array antenna, electronic system of video surveillance and infrared search and track system. The pilot will receive a helmet with a second-generation display.
The company also said Boeing, that assess plaque updated machines 20 thousand. hours. The cost of one hour of flight, According to the company, make $27 thousand., whereas, eg, at 15C and F-15D exceeds the same indicator $40 thousand. As for the price of one serial F-15X, it will not exceed $65 million.
The author emphasizes, that the F-15X is not seen as a competitor to the F-35. Upgraded fighter can be positioned only as a supplement to the fifth-generation aircraft and to act as a fire support.
celebrated, that mass production of F-15X will load capacity of the company Boeing plant in St. Louis a few years ahead.
