Since the 1970s, the F-15 family of jet fighters has defended American interests through unstoppable air superiority. Nonetheless, the time-tested design soon showed its age at the turn of the new century, prompting the USAF to begin an extensive modernization process.
As the latest addition to the family, the brand-new F15-EX Eagle II stands as the most heavily armed fighter jet. And with good reason, it boasts a staggering payload capacity of 29,500 pounds, almost a 50% increase over its predecessors.
The Eagle II is armed with AIM-120 AMRAAMs for medium-range engagements, AIM-9 Sidewinders for close combat, and AGM-158 JASSMs for strategic strikes, turning the fighting into an imposing force multiplier over the warzone.
Furthermore, the Eagle II integrates cutting-edge technologies that bolster its combat efficacy, such as a state-of-the-art touch screen, a highly detailed HUD display, and advanced radar systems for superior target detection and tracking.
Air Force pilots have baptized the Eagle II as the Missile Truck, considering it the best wingman for the stealthy F-35 aircraft.
The flying Missile Trucks will be flying alongside the F-35 as a support aircraft in no time. The F-35s will lead the way, and the Eagle IIs will bring in the heat!