McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

F-15E Strike Eagle
	An F-15E from the 391st Fighter Squadron
Role	Multirole strike fighter
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	McDonnell Douglas (1985–1997) ; Boeing Defense, Space & Security (1997–2017)
First flight	11 December 1986
Introduction	1988 ; 30 September 1989 (IOC)
Status	In service
Primary users	United States Air Force; Royal Saudi Air Force ; Israeli Air Force ; Republic of Korea Air Force ; For other users, see Operators
Produced	1985–present
Number built	435 (F-15E/I/S/K/SG)
Developed from	McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Developed into	Boeing F-15EX Eagle II

The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15E Strike Eagle is an American all-weather multirole strike fighter^[5] derived from the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. The F-15E was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high-speed interdiction without relying on escort or electronic-warfare aircraft. United States Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles can be generally distinguished from other US Eagle variants by darker aircraft camouflage, conformal fuel tanks (CFTs) mounted along the engine intake ramps (although CFTs can also be mounted on earlier F-15 variants) and a tandem-seat cockpit.

The Strike Eagle has been deployed for military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Libya, among others. During these operations, the strike fighter has carried out deep strikes against high-value targets and combat air patrols, and provided close air support for coalition troops. It has also been exported to several countries. Boeing enhanced the F-15E design through the Advanced Eagle family, including the F-15EX Eagle II.

^ Splendid Vision, Unswerving Purpose: Developing Air Power for the United States Air Force During the First Century of Powered Flight, Dept. of the Air Force (18 March 2003), p. 253.
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^ "Boeing: F-15E Strike Eagle". Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The Boeing Company. Archived from the original on 21 March 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.

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[6] "Boeing: F-15E Strike Eagle". Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The Boeing Company. Archived from the original on 21 March 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.

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F-15E Strike Eagle

An F-15E from the 391st Fighter Squadron
Role	Multirole strike fighter Type of aircraft
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	McDonnell Douglas (1985–1997) Boeing Defense, Space & Security (1997–2017)
First flight	11 December 1986; 37 years ago (1986-12-11)
Introduction	1988^[1]^[2] 30 September 1989 (IOC)^[3]
Status	In service
Primary users	United States Air Force Royal Saudi Air Force Israeli Air Force Republic of Korea Air Force For other users, see Operators
Produced	1985–present
Number built	435 (F-15E/I/S/K/SG)^{[N 1]}
Developed from	McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Developed into	Boeing F-15EX Eagle II