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McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
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McDonnellDouglasF-15EStrikeEagle

Multirole Fighters · United States · 1988
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McDonnellDouglasF-15EStrikeEagle

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle Photo: Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Versatility
95
Air-to-Air Capability
90
Air-to-Ground Capability
92
Avionics
93
Range & Payload
94
Speed & Agility
88
Survivability
95
Reliability
90
Technology
91
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerBoeing, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
CategoryMultirole Fighters
EraCold War
In service1988–2017
Operators8 countries
Quantity237
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
92
Multirole Fighters MASS Rating
1/25
Cold War
1/88
All-Time
Multirole Fighters · 10 axes scored
Versatility
95
Air-to-Air Capability
90
Air-to-Ground Capability
92
Avionics
93
Range & Payload
94
Speed & Agility
88
Survivability
95
Reliability
90
Technology
91
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multirole fighters category.
01 / Overview
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
Production
1988–2017
Quantity
237
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIROLE FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
92
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 Flight1986
  • Service Entry Year1988
  • Crew2
  • Primary RoleMultirole strike fighter
  • Generation4.5
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney F100-PW-220
  • Engine ModelPratt & Whitney F100-PW-229
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)77
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)131
  • Thrust-to-Weight1.12
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel6,100 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed2,655 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.5 Mach
  • Cruise Speed917 km/h
  • Stall Speed150 km/h
  • Service Ceiling18,288 m
  • Ferry Range3,889.2 km
  • Combat Radius1,270 km
  • Rate of Climb254 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run450 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length19.202 m
  • Wingspan0.244 m
  • Height5.63 m
  • Wing Area56.5
  • Empty Weight15,694.56 kg
  • Loaded Weight24,500 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight36,741.6 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built237
  • Operators4
  • Variants1
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1985
  • Production End2017
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1988Production started
  3. 2017Production ended
38
years in service
29
years in production
237
units produced
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-15E STRIKE EAGLE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle 1988
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06 / Operators
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike EagleSALES5records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2017Qatar36——
—Israel25——
—Saudi Arabia69——
—South Korea61——
—Singapore40——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE11terms
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.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
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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