Why is America buying the F-15EX instead of more F 35s?
Although the Air Force is spending about $90 million per F-15EX, while an F-35 now costs approximately $80 million per aircraft, the older aircraft will prove more economical on the long term. Rather, the two aircraft are intended to complement one another to maximize the effectiveness of both.
Is f35 better than f15?
F-15EX Versus F-35 It is true that the F-35 is considered a far more capable multi-role aircraft, but simply put, the F-15EX will be able to do things the F-35 can’t. Key among them is to carry more weapons. The F-35 can only carry four bombs or missiles when operating in its low signature or stealth mode.
Are F 15s still being produced?
Over 400 F-15E and derivative variants produced since 1985; still in production.
What did the f15 replace?
Eventually, the F-15EX will replace the aging F-15C/D, and those aircraft will be decommissioned. The Air Force currently flies 235 aging F-15C/Ds that were in line to either be decommissioned or upgraded. Instead of spending money on those, the Air Force will simply buy newer models.
How can you tell the difference between f15 and f16?
The F-16 is a cheaper, lighter, slightly less powerful aircraft, but was designed with an emphasis on ease of maintenance and maneuverability….Comparison chart.
| F-15 | F-16 Fighting Falcon | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5 | Mach 2.02 |
| Number of engines | 2 | 1 |
| Introduced | January 1976 | August 1978 |
| Length | 63 ft 9 in | 49 ft 5 in |
Which is more advanced f15 or F-16?
The F-15 is considered one of the most successful and formidable fighter aircraft ever built, with over 100 aerial dogfight victories and zero dogfighting losses. The F-16 is a cheaper, lighter, slightly less powerful aircraft, but was designed with an emphasis on ease of maintenance and maneuverability.
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