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Is the SU 27 better than F-15?
So the F-15 has a huge advantage. The Su-27, on the other hand, has a kill/loss ratio of 6-0, and two losses due to ground fire. One ground fire loss each was in the Abkazhia War and in the Angolan Civil War, 5 kills in the Ethiopian-Eritrean War and one in the first Chechen War.
Is the F-15 an air superiority fighter?
It is an air-superiority fighter, designed to gain and maintain air supremacy. Originally the F-15 Eagle was armed with AIM-7 Sparrow short- and medium-range air-to-air missiles and improved versions of AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles.
What is the F-15 combat record?
104 wins and zero losses
America’s F-15 Eagle has long since secured a position in the pantheon of the world’s greatest fighters. With an incredible air combat record of 104 wins and zero losses, the fourth generation powerhouse we call the F-15 remains America’s fastest air superiority fighter, beating out even the venerable F-22 Raptor.
What makes the F-15 so good?
As we’ll see, its success is due to its phenomenal maneuverability, advanced electronic equipment and fearsome firepower. The F-15 Eagle is a small, highly maneuverable jet plane designed to fly combat missions in all weather conditions. Its primary mission is maintaining air superiority.
Which is better MiG 29 or F-15?
The f15 is better than the mig 29 by a long shot. The f15 may be more expensive but has more hardpoints,is faster,more maneuverable and has been upgraded much more than the mig 29. However the mig 29 does have a pro it is far more cheap.
Was the F-15 used in the Vietnam War?
The F-15 can trace its origins to the early Vietnam War, when the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy fought each other over future tactical aircraft. This point was reinforced after the loss of two Republic F-105 Thunderchief aircraft to obsolete MiG-17s on 4 April 1965.
How many F-15 fighter jets does the US have?
Current inventory
| Aircraft | Origin | In service |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Aircraft | ||
| F-15 Eagle | United States | 266 |
| F-15E Strike Eagle | United States | 165 |
| F-15EX Eagle II | United States | 1 |