Is The F-15EX Eagle The Best Fighter Jet Ever Made?

[@MrKitrellr1]

Love seeing the F-15 live on. Greatest fighter ever

[@G4BR13L_]

F-35s go ahead and take out enemy air defenses and radars, then comes the F-15s loaded with a shit ton of big bombs!

[@lloydkuepfer1599]

That's why I want Canada to get some

[@HAGCopperhead]

The F-15EX, proving our enemies un-healthcare, one pallet of bombs at a time.

[@dj007twk]

that's the opposite strategy

[@robertsaberniak007]

​@@HAGCopperheadlmao!!! Well said!!!

[@blakebrown534]

35's detect the locations of targets out ahead - fires come from the F-15 behind.

[@bucky5869]

The F-15EX isn't being produced instead of the F-35. It's being produced alongside it. It will be a powerful pairing.

[@antiderrida2117]

Two seaters are better because it’s easier to play volleyball with no shirt on and sing songs

[@no_regerts5176]

Exactly. Have WSOs supplement the pilot shortage on volleyball teams.

[@JimmyHossa]

Single seater's are better cuz it's easier to JO to movies on your phone without that annoying guy in the back...

[@blackbuttecruizr]

💯

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

😂

[@90whatever]

@@JimmyHossathis is Air Force. Not navy. Air Force guys can JO back at the base in an air conditioned officers quarters and take a hot shower

[@willwinters3910]

Considering the F-15 was the first real case where pilots actually designed a jet fighter rather than by politicians, I'll always think of the Eagle as the most dominant fighting machine man will ever put to the sky.

[@ghostrider88jinetedelfanta31]

Another advantage with a 2nd seat is that your WSO can act as a drone/loyal wingman operator. Imagine controlling a front line of steathy UCAV & you attack the targets they've found or vector in their attacks before the enemy knows they're there!!

[@TK199999]

The simplest answer is probably because the F-15EX can carrier AIM-174B ultra long range (based om SM6 SAM) air to air missile and in large numbers. While also being able to network with stealth fighters around it or ahead of it making it an effective missile truck that can hold its own with its own flight capability and new AESA long range air to air radar.

[@sparkzbarca]

There's a few more keys too. 1. The f15ex can aerial refuel other aircraft. This is important with the new ultra long range of Chinese A2A missiles. You can have a F22 for example go a hundred miles back, fill up from an f15 then that f15 go back and gas from an aerial tanker to then return and fill the next F22. 2. The f15 has 3 times the expected airframe hours at 20,000 compared to the 8,000 of the f35. That's reliable too as the airframe is so mature we can actually believe the number. it also is 30,000 an hour for flying vs 35,000 for f35 so a 15% savings there and that's NOT accounting for the fact you'd have to buy three of them to do the same total hours in f35. This cost and durability is vital for two things. Homeland defense (AKA intercepting Russian bombers etc flying into Alaska and NATO airspace patrols. And for the national guard who have lower budgets but still need to get airframes and flight hours in. Using f35 to intercept a plane entering restricted airspace during the super bowl or checking out a Russian aircraft flying close to Norway is frankly overkill and we could use an economical response. 3. NATO partnerships. The F15 is a plane we could feel comfortable letting lots of allies share in the development and export sales of which ensures that allies that just can't justify the cost and complexity of a f35 can still buy American. We can sell this not only to f35 buyers as a complement to it like we do with Israel. But nations like Lithuania who worry about Russia or say Belgium or Romania or the Philippines might want a very capable aircraft that doesn't require the close relationship needed for f35 or the cost in upkeep for that stealth

[@amigatommy7]

SM6 is amazing.

[@gld1010]

In addition, agility improvements. Watch it fly, pretty agile for a none-thrust vector fighter.

[@dash5257]

I was an ejection seat mechanic for the A-6E Intruder during Desert Storm. A report came out and the best bomber was the British Tornado. Second place was the Intruder. The F-18 Hornet was in last place. Tornado and Intruder are 2 seat aircraft. At that time the Hornet was a 1 seat aircraft. For ground attack, having that extra person makes life so much easier for the pilot.

[@rvh1999]

Not only the uk ofcourse, they can't engineer shit on their own. Wiki -- The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi-role combat aircraft, jointly developed and manufactured by Italy, the United Kingdom and Germany.

[@davewilkirson2320]

Your comment is dead-on. The F-15 was perfect from the beginning. This rarely happens but it does. Much like the SR-71 and the B-52. Perfection. I worked at the St. Louis plant in the 1990's. A big American Flag hangs at the North end of assembly. I saluted each day I went to work.

[@edwardpate6128]

I used to fly through St. Louis a lot in the 70's and could see rows of new F4 Phantoms sitting on the tarmac at the far side of the field. Hard to believe at that time they were building 79 of those a month!

[@mrEnder1974]

love the F-15, I have a base close by and have seen it fly at airshows

[@TheGravitywerks]

Seeing the thing do a full airshow routine is impressive enough ...the F-15ex does it with a full load out.

[@Erik-um1zn]

More F-22s is not an option. The production line was shut down early during the War on Terror: it would be almost as expensive to start it up again as to produce a brand new aircraft. The F-35 does not have the payload, speed and range that the F-15 EX has. It can serve as a missile truck for forward deployed F-35s/F-22s. All in all, it is an economical Fighter/bomber and Missile Truck that can bring the hurt when stealth isn't a priority; and can fire off stand-off weapons to be guided by stealth aircraft in the vicinity.

[@dat581]

"The F-35 does not have the payload, speed and range that the F-15 EX has." This has to be the most ignorant comment on this video. Closely followed by: "All in all, it is an economical Fighter/bomber" The F-15EX is not economical in the slightest. It is far more expensive to buy and to operate than the F-35. while being vastly less capable. It's always a dead giveaway a fanboy does not know what he is talking about when he quotes speed.

[@Erik-um1zn]

@@dat581 it is more economical than the f-35. And you cannot back up your attacks with any real facts so far, just claims of ignorance; a sure giveaway of a weak argument.

[@sebfettel]

​@dat581 why are you so salty, it everything ok?

[@dat581]

@@sebfettel Why are you assuming I'm salty? I'm laughing at ignorant fanboys like you.

[@elguapo5322]

​@@dat581But it's all true!? You internalise your weapons you won't be able to carry as much. Supersonic aircraft can't hang around as long in combat zones. Not ignorant at all. F-35 is an very expensive waste of taxpayers money.

[@timmaslyn]

Excellent Analogy Ryan, coming from a true professional ... and I did not see any favoring during this analogy because of you being partial to the F15. Excellent non-biased perspectives. Although, next to the SR71 ... the F15E has always been my favorite. When I was in, I had the incredible opportunity as a software guy to visit Nellis for a project, two times and during Red Flag. Wowza. I toured all the hangars, was completely blown away. Had the opportunity to sign up for an incentive flight due to the work I had been doing, but I regret to say that I did not sign up. To this day, I still cannot believe I missed that incredible opportunity. Been fun learning from you and watching your videos. Thanks for your service Ryan.

[@Schaubnation]

I worked on 15s at Shady J, such a fun & reliable air frame

[@pierrecress5449]

You must have worked there many decades ago. Those jets are falling apart

[@Schaubnation]

@@pierrecress5449 got out in 2014 they were falling apart but still reliable. Used to hate Phases same 10 parts had to be changed structurally.

[@pierrecress5449]

@Schaubnation 2014 was a turning point in the AF when it came to quality maintenance and the health of our flying assets. SJ jets were not in great shape when I got there at the end of 2020 and there was a push to return to quality maintenance. I retired 18 months later. Writing was on the wall that thing we were going to experience another 2014 style decline in maintenance, and I wasn't about to go through that again.

[@Schaubnation]

@@pierrecress5449 Sad to see that, we took really good care of those birds.

[@kyaintit]

Your analysis on it being out in front of the 5th gens is close. But you forgot to mention that the 35s and 22s will be able to queue and fire missiles off of the 15EX rails. The missle truck can stay behind out of range and get kills via targeting data from 5th gens up ahead.

[@Karackal]

There is one question that nobody answered for me yet: which pilot gets credited with the kill in that scenario?

[@BlyGuy]

​@@Karackalthe 35 pilot who locked up the enemy and fired the missile.

[@nickcollins1528]

I think f15ex would get an assist

[@Legalizeasbestos]

Actually, I’ve heard this rumor a lot but apparently that’s not possible because the F-15 doesn’t have MADL which the F 35 uses for its data link while in contested airspace.

[@molnibalage83]

No, it is not. It is 100% unimportant in the age of F-35. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZLNp3qKpa6oo5Y

[@guyb7995]

I am sure I have seen other reputable sources detailing the EX being in the range of $115 mill+ so much more expensive than a 35, but because its a different mission capability it is still highly desired (missile truck etc).

[@TheBigExclusive]

The price will go down significantly if they place larger orders. Buying in bulk saves money long term. F-15EX is the best choice long term since Lockheed production lines can't meet demand. And not every mission requires a stealth fighter. These missions need a larger multi-role fighter that can carry more weapons than an F-35 is capable of.

[@jawarakf]

F-15EX is best F-15 variant and best overall conventional fighter in terms of reliability, durability, practicality, combat radius, avionics, armaments. The Air Force prefers the F-15EX today because it's supposed 5th generation fighter replacement failed to perform all the sorties required by F-15EX. F-22 failed reliability durability, long term maintenance and it's more of just an air superiority fighter and not a multi-role fighter. F-35A is too small to be the fighter bomber. F-23 is supposed to be the ideal replacement but it didn't enter active service.

[@tikewhite1044]

I appreciate hearing from a man who is a historian of combat jets. Thank you!!!.... for setting the record straight for those who are not as well versed on this subject. This is sweet music to my ears; being that i have a tonnage of sentiment for the F-15. I love her!!!. From my point of view.... She is an ICON of not just the American Air Combat Fleet.... but other nations as well. She is highly praised; and well deserving of such. The F-22 is undoubtedly a formidable combat jet. With that being said.... apart from stealth capability.... The Raptor was never better than the World Renowned Eagle. No offense. ♠️THE VANITY ADDICT♠️

[@jawarakf]

@@tikewhite1044 problem started with Lockheed monopolies. All these while, US military took different contractors for its air force, navy and marine. They can't get 1 for all 3 which is wrong.

[@RocketPropelledGuy]

Hey now, it's more that those old F-15C airframes have had their airframe life extended several times already. At some point they just need replaced. Whatever, it's still the F-15, it's still cool, it's still useful.

[@blakebrown534]

The F-35 was definitely not meant to replace the F-15...

[@dat581]

"The Air Force prefers the F-15EX today " That is completely incorrect. The USAF never wanted the F-15EX and it still doesn't since the jet cannot survive in contested airspace. Your claims about 5th Generation aircraft not performing the soties required is just utter rubbish, as is your claim about the F-22A. The F-35 too small to be a fighter bomber? Just what planet are you on? This comment shows a fundamental misunderstanding of how modern combat has worked since the introduction of mass produced GPS guided weapons, not to mention the laser guided weapons before them. No fighter flies with the huge loads your idiotic comment implies, they fly with at most four 2000lb class weapons. The huge war loads you fanboys love to point at were never realistic load outs in the past and are not now. The more I read your comment the more stupid it is.

[@ray32245mv]

I think it comes down to range and payload, especially large/heavy payloads. Having a dedicated WSO also helps with the long flights, and I really think that's what the EX is optimized for; being able to get a little farther away from the tankers because of some of the longer-range A2A coming online.

[@hollowpoint1057]

You missed the actual mission that the EX will perform. As indicated the EX is a missile truck. With new generation missiles that are much longer range, the EX will fly behind F35s. The F35 will acquire targets, and relay the targeting to its EX missile truck. The F35 can even take control of the missile guidance (if necessary) after they have fired.

[@terrymichael5821]

Are you referring to the AIM-260 JATM or AIM-174B, because so far only the F-18E/F is certified for the 174B?

[@GrahamCStrouse]

It’s a lot more than a missile truck. The -15 is a lot faster, more robust & more maneuverable than the -35. It’s not LO but it’s not some “loyal wingman.” The -35 is a very good ISR platform & excellent at deep strike but it’s fairly limited otherwise.

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

​@@GrahamCStrouseyeah... no, the F-35A is far more maneuverable. This isn't 2016 when they flew the poorly optimized prototypes, the F-35A with block 3F has an instantaneous aoa better than the hornet and Rafale while having a slightly better sustained turn rate than the F-16 while having the same thrust to weight ratio. It's the only non thrust vectoring fighter officially classified as super maneuverable. Have you been asleep for a few years? The misinformation is thick but the F-35A is a dogfighting monster now that it's been dialed in and limitations removed

[@erod19969]

The F-15EX is supposed to be able to carry the new AIM-174B.

[@orlock20]

It could carry cruise missiles armed with drones and missiles allowing it to have a stand off range of 600+ miles. No SAM or AAM could touch the F-15EX because of that distance.

[@Hyposonic]

According to who? Why would it carry a 100% Navy missile? It doesn't even have a compatible pylon or interface.

[@mikepekarek5895]

⁠@@Hyposonicthe pylon and interface are on another Boeing product, and they share radar tech.

[@guyb7995]

Its all in theory at the moment, in theory so could a F16 too, and maybe even a F35 on its pylons. My bet is the F15 (including C, not just the EX) will be the next to get it though, it makes the most sense.

[@briancooper2112]

It can carry alot of missels with a gun

[@markymarknj]

Ryan, another bonus for the F-15EX is the huge parts commonality with existing F-15 variants already in service. The USAF has a solid, comprehensive support infrastructure for the F-15; there's a huge base of facilities, parts, personnel, and pilots to operate the EX. For a pilot migrating from an F-15C or E, the transition time is minimal. Plus, it carries a SHIT ton of missiles!

[@jansonvocmf]

Fun video! The homeland defense role is important, too. There is no reason to use stealth fighters in the everyday interception role. Maximize the F-22's remaining hours in other roles.

[@ARSAMES007]

Would love to hear your thoughts on the upcoming Silent Eagle as well.

[@GlenDiG1970]

Super excited about this aircraft as I’ve always been a big Eagle fan!! Great that the Legend has been extended to a newer generation model!

[@simongeorge2505]

one of its biggest unsung advantages is its legs which is something the F35 does not have. You have FAST packs on the Eagle, you can hang additional tanks on the wings (and centreline) none of which is available on the F35. That allows you to go further (key in the Pacific or stay longer)

[@ArthurDeckbar]

what about the new engines and fly by wire?

[@RoninHawk]

I do like the way in which the F-22, and the EX compliment eachother, and agree with the premise in not using, or risking stealth aircraft when they’re not needed. In that same sense, I’d like to see a reconsideration, so to speak, of employing the F-16XL, or similar. But that’s just me.

[@andym4695]

Part of the problem with the drone hunter idea is that you're again shooting down a $100k (or less) drone with a $1m missile. I've wondered if subsonic fighters armed with (brace yourself) machine guns or maybe small, dumb rockets (or wire guided?) could be a far, far cheaper choice for drone sniping. We're not talking use against choppers or fighters, just for sniping drones. Ukraine is already putting some of its turboprop trainers to use in this role

[@balancedaccounting2332]

In terms of looks the F22 is definitely my favorite. Not that that helps in anyway in combat. But this F15EX just looks beautiful, and mean.

[@pontiacman1453]

You didn't mention the new GE engines that puts it above Mach 2.5. Also, the new electronics that can communicate with the F35, F22, and drones make the EX a power house with stealth body guards. It's the big dog that comes in at the end to finish the job. I am not taking anything away from the F22 because you can't kill what you can't see. We are discussing the EX for now though. Thanks for the insight.

[@Bellthorian]

One potentially exciting development of the F-15EX Eagle Two. There is a proposed dedicated Electronic Warfare variant in development. The Airforce had not had any EW aircraft since the retirement of the EF-111 Raven.

[@ericzimmerman9599]

Well, most combat aircraft have EW capabilities these days, including the EX. The F-35 is an EW monster. The F-15EX does lack long range jamming capabilities, however. The EA 18G growler is a dedicated EW aircraft, but that's primarily a navy asset.

[@alexgolovchenko3791]

Great video. F15 is the King. I'm Canadian and disappointed that our government wants to waste money on the F35. I was screaming when I got the news! WE NEED F15'S!!!😢

[@jroar123]

You forgot something, the F-15 can fly on one wing.

[@nobodyjustme7481]

This is the information I was searching for, since our country already signed the MoU with the US to supply F-15EX and waiting for the effective contract to replace our ageing Su-27 and Su-30.

[@beckhamhome]

Every pilot needs an R2-D2.

[@andrej2321]

Yes, it is a superiority fighter for a reason.

[@joehohmann6015]

I was in Aviation HS in the late 70's when this came out and there were books and posters all over !!! I love this thing and along with the F16 I think it's sexy as hell !!!!!!!!

[@whiskeytango9769]

I first saw an F-15 at an airshow in 1975...amazing.

[@bigbangpyro6876]

Thank you for this video. I'm impressed with how the Air Force keeps making the F-15 even better and harder to kill.

[@tolson57]

You didn't mention another big selling point, Service Life: F-15C 8000 hours, F-15EX 20,000 hours. Also, the F-15EX is replacing the F-15C which is currently tasked with ADIZ defense, protection of the coastline of the US. All F-15Cs are assigned to the Air National Guard for that reason. The first squadron to receive the EX is the 123rd Fighter Squadron (Redhawks) of the Oregon ANG. There is little concern about an S-400 300 miles off the coast of Washington, so stealth is not as much of an issue in that role.

[@33vortex]

If they make the F-15EX into the EW platform it could be, it's going to be the king of the sky and last longer than the F-22 and F-35 can ever hope for.

[@garyramirez1420]

The F-15 is just reliable and has proven its worth, its the best jet to exist in my opinion😎

[@ryanleague9112]

For it's role, yes. The F-16 has held it's own globally as well

[@59thfsaviation79]

@@ryanleague9112 Agreed. I was a crew chief on both. They're the best 2 fighters ever produced and the 18 would be a solid 3rd in this race.

[@wcbessinger]

The Mig 31 is still very much flying and is being used in active combat ops for hypersonic missile delivery as I'm typing this, so yeah... it's still very much relevant ITO intercept ops and long distance ground attacks, though I doubt it would survive a merge with the F-15 - it's very much built for speed more than anything else, and BVR engagements in both the air-to-air and air-to-ground roles. Big fan of the F-15 - definitely up there with the Viper for me. Thanks.

[@stephenhagen234]

Stealth or low-observable is a two edge sword. What you gain in stealth, you lose in munition platform. The F-15 will be around for a long, long time!

[@charleyarchuleta4932]

F-15 is a beast

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Absolutely 💯

[@MichaelGaskin]

I live in Fresno, and we're getting 18 of these sometime this year or early next. They look like perfect planes for continental air defenses...

[@kacper2727]

You forgot to mention. The EX is basically a truck with missiles. For example China Vs Taiwan. They will send a F-22 or F-35 first with EX flying behind. Then the Stealth fighters will be pinpointing the enemies and relating the data to the f15s..they will be then engaging them beyond visible range. Therefore shooting more planes. Love your Chanel

[@robertsaberniak007]

F15s have always been my favorite. Fyi... they were talking about maybe possibly adding thrust vectoring to it... making a good thing even better

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

I love the F-15, by far one of the sexiest fighters ever made, but the F-35 for me has gone from hate to love too. The early variants had piss poor coding and FCS limitations that made them suck so bad in dogfights, but now after lots of updates and fine tuning with Block 3F, its been unbeatable at operation red flag dogfights. It's outrating F-16Cs and pulling a faster instantaneous turn than rafales and hornets and accelerates like an F-15 thanks to its massive exhaust nozzle giving it extra surface area for the thrust to push against. A boon for acceleration but not top speed, but still, it's come such a long way now in such a short period of time. It's now the only fighter deemed super maneuverable without thrust vectoring. Personally I'd love to see the F-15EX with F-22 style thrust vectoring, that would be a monster that turns an otherwise great but not best maneuverability into one of the best period. American fighters are the absolute best

[@ericzimmerman9599]

Meh. From what I hear from raptor pilots, they rarely even use it. It makes the aircraft bleed off energy, which you never want to lose in a dogfight. They say it's more of a "looks great at airshows, but not really essential" type of capability.

[@sushinfudoshin8991]

Delivered like a sales exec...Great job !

[@teemoore4967]

Back to the channel like I never left..😂😂

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Glad you’re back!

[@rickjohnson6559]

Your forgetting the first Pratt and Whitney motors were 52,000 pounds of thrust. The new engines are twice that and it's twice as fast. I talked to pilots in the 80s. How fast does a eagle really go. Stat sheet is mach 1.5 wink wink. Thing about our Air Force don't show your hand. This eagle will dwarf the older ones. I bet she's so fast she peels the skin off the wings. Mighty eagle. ❤❤❤❤

[@marcoserramuspe5830]

F15's specially with those grey dark colors are amazing !!!together with the SR 71, SU 35 , mig 31and mig 25 are my number one planes ever!!!

[@davidterrey4458]

It can support stealth aircraft as a missile carrier and refuelling aircraft that can extract itself quickly. Once stealth has raken out the air defences , it can be unleashed.

[@danielprimern932]

Spot-on. They could make a thousand of these and still need to produce more.

[@noodleincup]

x104 made per 104 targets shot down. Thanks mate! Pitch had to be pitchin, eh? :D

[@whydoyouwanttoknow4464]

Plus! The F-15 has shot a Satellite down in space

[@Scott079]

Also comes down to operational costs F15 EX is probably much cheaper to operate and maintain than stealth aircraft

[@cherrychevys]

Its simple. The stealth (F35, F22) aircraft will sneak in and laze targets. The weapon wagon (F15) will launch hitting those lazed targets with newer longer range weapons.

[@JohnHorton-qb5jr]

Love to see the F14 tomcat come back in advanced form

[@DL334]

I find it a lot of fun to play with a radar horizon calculator. That alleged 200 mile range of the S400 is only if the F15 is in the flight levels (tens of thousands of feet high)

[@DocWatsonHistory]

Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance, well established supply chain and experience. Tactics. Weapons Officers and Intelligence knowledge. - Doc

[@mohawksniper79]

Canada needs to buy a 100rd to go with the f35 they work so well the f35

[@JohnnieGarner]

the F-15EX can carry extended range new generation air-to-air missiles, making kills at around 200 miles. This will make stealth much less of an issue. With the new AF data link, they can hit ground targets using F-35/F-22 information, extending the effectiveness still further, not to mention the ability to use loyal wingman uavs. All this is a significant enhancement of AF capability. especially in the Pacific ocean.

[@chrisp.5272]

Yes, it’s the most formidable and capable fighter on earth. 🇺🇸

[@fra93ilgrande]

RAAAAH! 🦅🇺🇸🔥🚀🛩️👹

[@mikefrantz2420]

Something about the F15 makes me feel all warm and fuzzy 🥰

[@karldunne5595]

An evolutionary F-14 tomcat would be great 😎👍🥇

[@whitesparrow4907]

AWACS never seems to be mentioned in the discussions regarding F-15 success. Don't get me wrong, F-15 pilots and airplanes executed their mission, and got the kills when vectored in, but it was usually the AWACS that gave them the early jump. Our overall concert of systems, and training, is really the most awesome thing right now, and it is only getting better.

[@phillo1818]

I’ve favoured the F15 E since it’s first flight, and the F 15 series can out maneuver [G’z] any pilot’s ability to stay conscious. It has no equal in a dog fight… Non pilots will pick an aircraft and blindly declare its superiority. In reality pilots know that each aircraft has its own specialty, perhaps several. It takes a team to get the job done, although, driving a 15 with a perfect kill ratio and home everyday, is priceless!

[@OddBall1958]

Ahhh! Yes the greatest plane ever built thus far! It would be great to have thrust vectoring.

[@markcosta4337]

However I do like the vertical tail configuration on the eagle silent. Having the rear tail split out more Lift.

[@opencarry3860]

McDonald Douglas hit a home run with this plane.

[@ClawsNGloves]

Modernized Eagle that has increased payload/range with upgraded electronic systems and AESA radar.

[@bobfallen]

Wouldn't be surprised if the US version has links for the loyal wingman program. Then you could fly the F15EX near SAM edge ranges, detect the radar coming online, and use a missile from a stealth drone for SEAD

[@maxcorder2211]

Don’t forget that the Aces in Vietnam were 2-seaters. In fact the only aircrew with 6 kills was a backseater.

[@Bravo2-zero]

The badass 0300 11B of the sky! Each EX carries a small bus worth of FAFO!

[@DarkbaseTTV]

I would say networked weapons is also where this fits in. Stealth aircraft pushing past air defenses and the EX is the missile truck in the back if the Air Force eventually adopts something like the AIM 174B. Stealth aircraft will guide the missiles, EX will fire them

[@herewego_g]

nicee video exactaly what i needed

[@joevaccaro6655]

The f15 is an amazing aircraft. As long as it’s the right vehicle for the task… the 104-0 kill to loss ratio is good indicator of success but ultimately success is measured by mission completion rate and the return of our service men and women. 🇺🇸 thanks for the video 👍

[@F15ElectricEagle]

Imagine the F-15EX with thrust vectoring feature (see the F-15 STOL/MTD).

[@orlock20]

The F-15 can pull just over 9G with a pilot while the AIM-9X can pull over 30G at Mach 3. Missiles are where one puts the vector thrusts.

[@hoghogwild]

Heavier, more complex, less fuel/ordnance. The Eagle-2 is already a pig, approaching Tomcat empty weights.

[@Karackal]

That second seat sure will come in handy once every plane has to control half a dozen CCA drones as well.

[@darrylm7588]

Canada should've bought the F-15EX instead of the F-35

[@rolandjosef7961]

F15EX is no doubt a very good platform. But the money should have been invested in F22 as F22EX.

[@orlock20]

Air superiority against other fighters isn't that big of a thing. Neither Ukraine or Russia have air to air kills against other fighters and one would expect at least the Russians having air dominance over Ukraine. The Chinese are even worse at flying than the Russians.

[@RavenRunFoxRoam]

Did you miss the big F22 refresh currently going on?

[@rolandjosef7961]

@@RavenRunFoxRoam yes I heard about it and it’s called F22R (refreshed) not EX.

[@AlphaGatorDCS]

I read that there is going to be a new "wild weasel" variant of the EX to replace the EA-18G. Makes sense, given its sensors and speed/alt capabilities. Boeing is looking into the AARGM-ER and NGJ pods...which would make this thing a SAM destruction machine!

[@kwonekstrom2138]

We don't "wild weasel" anymore. The role is SEAD. Instead of a wild weasel we throw out a MALD and met Magnum do the work. But this would definitely be one hell of an EW platform.

[@skiahh]

No F-15 will replace the -18. One landing on a carrier would squash those spindly little landing gear. Now perhaps they'll create an EA-15EX or something and fly in concert with the Growler, from AF Expeditionary wings, but the Navy isn't giving up its EA capability in the carrier air wing. Then again, the EW/EA mission isn't really cool enough for the air force, so they'll probably just leave it to the Navy.

[@opchas]

The air force is looking into what Boeing is calling "THE GRAWLING EX" It is just for the air force, because the EX isn't carrier capable to cause the navy to gain interest.

[@Legalizeasbestos]

I actually read a study once by the Air Force that was trying to determine the best phantom F4G replacement and the F15 won. It was just too expensive so they gave it to the F-16.

[@skiahh]

@@Legalizeasbestos If I had to guess, I'd venture that the F-15 "Ego drivers" said hell no to the mission because it wasn't air to air and beneath them (pun intended).

[@raz4371]

What do you think about the aim-174b ? It can make the f15 a BEAST.

[@wocookie2277]

Here’s an item Canada could use to increase its spending. Back up the F 35s.

[@lloydkuepfer1599]

I agree

[@barrychan6308]

We blew out the budget already for the F35. We are getting some AWACS though.

[@lawrenceralph7481]

Where in Canada is. person with a spine?

[@wocookie2277]

@@lawrenceralph7481 Come play hockey with us, or learn our military history. Me and my brothers showed our spine in the Medak when the British and Americans tucked tail and run. We had our spine when we increased our forces in Afghanistan so America could invade Iraq. Don’t use Justin and his liberals as a judge of Canadian grit, that’s a fatal mistake.

[@lloydkuepfer1599]

​@@barrychan6308one billion a year on fighter jets isn't blowing out budget

[@XrayMike17plus1]

I keep expecting next-gen IR/Thermal sensors to negate stealth. When the opposition can get a missile lock using passive thermal sensors, stealth won't matter.

[@i-love-space390]

What is so great about the F-15 is that it was originally built when its radar and all of its avionics weighted a whole lot more and was so much bulkier. Now with newer, more miniaturized avionics and radar, that also take less power and produce less heat, the F-15EX has a lot of extra space, power, and payload to spare. They can also benefit from 30 years of engine improvements. One quibble to what you are saying, is I would think the Stealth jets would be AHEAD of the missile truck F-15EX fighters so they would be forward deployed to guide the missiles and other weapons that the EX's launch. Its massive payload and ability to carry extra large form factor weapons will be welcome. It will be able to launch those huge hypersonic long range missiles that don't fit inside a stealth aircraft internally. And with the new battle networking systems available, it will be hooked into the battlefield info web. Weapons launched by the EX will be guided by forward deployed nodes like stealth fighters and stealthy AI drone wingmen.

[@MrClarkM]

The jet Canada should have purchased .

[@scottnixon2899]

Yall have a nice area, love that creek area! Cant blame anyone or anything wanting to live there..However, always a good idea to be cautious..

[@Bellthorian]

In areas you do not need a low observable aircraft, the F-35 is capable of operating in "Beast Mode" using external stores which will allow it to carry nearly as many weapons as the F-15EX Eagle two.

[@douglasthompson201]

The F35 air-to-air load out in beast mode is similar, the Eagle II has a significant edge in total weapons stations though, with 22-26 depending on the source, so the F15EX can carry a great AAM load out plus a significant air to ground package. Taking nothing away from the F-35, it definitely more survivable in forward employment in contested airspace.

[@molnibalage83]

Exactly. It is 100% unimportant in the age of F-35. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZLNp3qKpa6oo5Y

[@GrahamCStrouse]

The -35 doesn’t have a “beast mode.” When it’s not LO it’s a sluggish target.

[@TheBigExclusive]

Better? No. But more affordable, readily available, and the best plane to use for missions that do not require stealth.

[@tremelai]

The F-15EX is based upon the F-15E Strike Eagle variant. The EX has an empty weight of 15,694 kg (34,600 lb) while the F-15C has an empty weight of 12,701 kg (28,000 lb). The Strike Eagle and EX being optimized for air ground ordinance payloads while the F-15C is optimized for air-superiority. The Airforce has placed an initial order for 12 F-15CX (often shortened to F-15X) which is based upon the lighter F-15C. The Airforce, mostly for the Air Guard component and some active wings, is said to be ordering between 150 to 250 of the CX variant.

[@hoghogwild]

USAF is only buying 104 F-15EX. Single seat CX variants are not being bought, nor produced.

[@Jayr-sj9ys]

17 us tons of freedom seed

[@Cyyanss]

Should be a nice airframe with the new longer range missiles controlled with datalink from f35s closer to the action. Cool concept.

[@alwinciocortez8649]

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[@RonBlanchard-w8u]

It would be interesting to compare the F/A18 Super Hornet, and the F15EX? as for the back seater, I talked with a F/A18 WSO, I asked him if he were interested in going to the front seat, his comments were no; because he said that he ran the mission.

[@bertg.6056]

The Eagle is a radar billboard, but is certainly good for launching standoff weapons, and for air to ground sorties in secure airspace.

[@doubleeaglebbq2822]

I'm hopeful that this new version of the most bad ass plane on the planet (Gen 4, 4.5) will come up with an S400 type deterent (Don't ask me how...LOL) but to use it in conjunction with the F35 as a Missile/Bomb warehouse is pure genius!

[@Papa7Bravo]

No doubt they'll at least try stealth paint on it, but also the fact that they can Arm it with the same missles the f22 can carry which out-range everything that pretty much anyone else has. It'll take out anything in Russia before even getting in range of them.

[@huffpappy]

Hey Max, were you ever stationed at Mountain Home? I was in the Range Sqdn there.

[@tubethis777]

Fighter jets, always 2 people please. Advantages and safety everywhere, from weapon systems management, contingency and support for main pilot, etc.

[@wiesenbefeuchter]

Who needs it ?