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Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle
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BoeingF-15KSlamEagle

Multirole Fighters · United States · 2005
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BoeingF-15KSlamEagle

Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle
Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
88
Air-to-Air Capability
85
Air-to-Ground Capability
90
Avionics
87
Range & Payload
86
Speed & Agility
82
Survivability
89
Reliability
85
Technology
84
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraPost-Cold War
In service2005–2017
Operators1 countries
Quantity61
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
86
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
5/25
Post-Cold War
16/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
88
Air-to-Air Capability
85
Air-to-Ground Capability
90
Avionics
87
Range & Payload
86
Speed & Agility
82
Survivability
89
Reliability
85
Technology
84
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle
Production
2005–2017
Quantity
61
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
86
multirole fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multirole fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight2002
  • Service Entry Year2005
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleMultirole strike fighter
  • Generation4th
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine ModelF110-GE-129A / F100-P&W-229EPE
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)64
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)125
  • AfterburnerYes
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Top Speed2,655 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.5 Mach
  • Service Ceiling18,000 m
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length19.43 m
  • Wingspan13.05 m
  • Height5.41 m
  • Empty Weight17,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight36,700 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
▤Avionics & Stealth5MOD.5
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built61
  • Operators1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2005Production started
  2. 2017Production ended
21
years in service
12
years in production
61
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle 2005
// SIBLING VARIANTS
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 59units
59active
Boeing F-15K Slam EagleSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—South Korea61——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar: a radar system using a phased array antenna to steer and scan electronically.
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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