US Department of Defense orders the first modernized F-15EX fighter, in the first batch there will be eight planes. This was reported by the press service of Boeing.
according to information, U.S. Air Force contacts Boeing to build first eight F-15EX fighters, capable of carrying hypersonic weapons. It is also reported about the conclusion of an open-ended contract for the further supply of these fighters in the amount of 23 billion. dollars. The company plans to supply the American Air Force 144 fighter upgraded version F-15EX.
The U.S. Air Force has signed a contract with Boeing for almost 1,2 a billion dollars to build the first batch of eight modern F-15EX fighters (…) F-15EX carries more weaponry, than any other fighter of its class and can launch hypersonic weapons up to 22 feet (about 7 m) and weighing up to 7000 pounds (about 3,2 tons)
– the document says.
reported, that the first two F-15EX fighters will be produced in the second quarter 2021 of the year, the other six – at 2023 year. All eight aircraft will be deployed at the airbase “Eglin” Florida, where will they take part in the tests.
specified, that the F-15 is not being purchased to replace the F-35A, and to replace the already outdated fleet of F-15Cs in service and as a carrier of hypersonic weapons. In the future, it is planned to purchase 18-24 fighter annually.
note, that the last purchases of the F-15 were made by the United States Air Force in 2001 year. Then five new Strike Eagle were delivered to the troops.
