McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle: Perbedaan antara revisi

|unit cost=F-15E: US$31.,1&nbsp; million (Rp483,70 Miliar) (flyaway cost, 1998)<ref name= F-15_USAF_fact/> <br/>F-15K: US$100&nbsp; million (Rp1,55 Triliun) (2006)</ref>[http://www.aerospaceweb.org/aircraft/bomber/f15e/ "F-15E Eagle."] ''Aerospace web.'' Retrieved: 27 February 2012.</ref> <br/>F-15EX: US$138&nbsp; million (Rp2,14 Triliun) (2020)</ref>[https://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/Documents/defbudget/fy2021/fy2021_Budget_Request_Overview_Book.pdf] Retrieved: 15 May 2020.</ref>

'''F-15E Strike Eagle''' buatan '''McDonnell Douglas''' (kini menyatu dengan '''Boeing''') adalah [[pesawat tempur multiperan]] segala cuaca Amerika</ref>{{cite web|title=Boeing: F-15E Strike Eagle|url=http://www.boeing.com/boeing/defense-space/military/f15/|website=Boeing Defense, Space & Security|publisher=The Boeing Company|access-date=2015-01-18}}</ref> berasal dari [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]]. F-15E dirancang pada 1980-an untuk jarak jauh, larangan kecepatan tinggi tanpa berdasar pada pengawalan atau [[Pesawat peperangan elektronik|pesawat perang elektronik.]] Pesawat Tempur F-15E Milik [[United States Air Force]] (USAF) secara umum dapat dibedakan dari varian Eagle AS lainnya dengan [[Pesawat siluman|kamuflase pesawat]] yang lebih gelap, [[Tanki bahan bakar konformal|tangki bahan bakar konformal]] (CFTs) yang dipasang di sepanjang [[Lorong masukan|jalur masuk mesin]] (walaupun CFT juga dapat dipasang pada F-15 varian sebelumnya) dengan konfigurasi kokpit kursi tandem (Kokpit Khusus 2 Pilot)

[[F-15 Eagle|McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle]] diperkenalkan oleh USAF untuk menggantikan armada [[McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II|McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom IIs]]s. Berbeda dengan F-4, F-15 dirancang untuk misi superioritas udara dengan sedikit pertimbangan untuk peran serangan darat; Kantor Proyek Khusus F-15 menentang gagasan F-15 melakukan misi larangan, sehingga menimbulkan ungkapan "Bukan satu pon untuk udara ke darat."<ref name="D&D_35">Davies and Dildy 2007, pp. 9, 15, 20, 35.</ref> F-15 Saat ini Dalam pelayanan, F-15 telah menjadi pesawat tempur yang sukses, mencetak lebih dari 100 kemenangan pertempuran udara dan nol kerugian dalam pertempuran udara-ke-udara pada tahun 2007.</ref> Davies and Dildy 2007, inside cover.</ref>

Meskipun kurangnya minat resmi, McDonnell Douglas diam-diam mengerjakan pesawat tempur interdictor yang diturunkan dari F-15. Perusahaan membayangkan pesawat itu sebagai pengganti [[General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark|General Dynamics F-111]] dan sisa F-4, serta untuk menambah F-15 yang ada.</ref> Donald 1995, p. &nbsp;40.</ref> Pada tahun 1978, USAF memprakarsai Tactical All-Weather Requirement Study, yang melihat proposal McDonnell Douglas dan opsi lain seperti pembelian F-111F lebih lanjut. Studi ini merekomendasikan F-15E sebagai platform serangan masa depan USAF.<ref name="WPAJ_42">Donald 1995, p. 42.</ref> Pada tahun 1979, McDonnell Douglas dan Hughes memulai kerjasama erat pada pengembangan kemampuan udara-ke-darat F-15E.</ref> Davies 2003, pp. &nbsp;15–16.</ref>

Untuk membantu pengembangan F-15E, McDonnell Douglas memodifikasi prototipe TF-15A kedua dengan nomor seri ''71-0291'', yang dipakai untuk pesawat demonstrasi. Pesawat yang dikenal sebagai Advanced Fighter Capability Demonstrator ini pertama kali diterbangkan pada 8 Juli 1980.<ref name="WPAJ_42" /> Itu sebelumnya digunakan untuk menguji tangki bahan bakar konformal (CFTs), awalnya dirancang untuk F-15 di bawah persyaratan "FAST Pack", dengan singkatan FAST untuk "Bahan Bakar dan Sensor, Taktis.<ref name="WPAJ_42" /> Itu kemudian dilengkapi dengan [[Paveway|Pave Tack]], [[Penanda laser]], [[Targeting pod]] untuk memungkinkan pengiriman bom yang dipandu secara independen.</ref> Jenkins 1997, p. &nbsp;42.</ref> Demonstran ditampilkan di [[Farnborough Airshow]] 1980.<ref name="WAPJ_44">Donald 1995, p. 44.</ref>

Pada bulan Maret 1981, USAF mengumumkan program [[Enhanced Tactical Fighter]] untuk mendapatkan pengganti F-111. Program ini kemudian berganti nama menjadi kompetisi Dual-Role Fighter (DRF). Konsep ini membayangkan sebuah pesawat yang mampu meluncurkan misi [[Penyekatan|air interdiction]] tanpa memerlukan dukungan tambahan oleh [[:en:Escort_fighterEscort fighter|fighter escort]] atau [[Penangkal elektronik|Sistem Radar Menipu]].</ref> Rininger 2009, pp. &nbsp;85, 88.</ref> [[General Dynamics]] telah mengajukan proposal [[General Dynamics F-16XL|F-16XL]], sementara McDonnell Douglas mengajukan F-15E. Jet Tempur [[Panavia Tornado]] juga merupakan kandidat, tetapi karena pesawat itu tidak memiliki kemampuan [[Pesawat tempur superioritas udara|tempur superioritas udara]] yang kredibel, ditambah dengan fakta bahwa itu bukan buatan Amerika, itu tidak dipertimbangkan secara serius.<ref name="WAPJ_44" />

Tim evaluasi DRF, di bawah arahan [[Brigadir Jenderal (Amerika Serikat)|Brigadier General]] [[:en:Ronald_WRonald W._Yates Yates|Ronald W. Yates]], melakukan riset dari tahun 1981 hingga 30 April 1983, di mana F-15E mencatat lebih dari 200 penerbangan, menunjukkan berat lepas landas lebih dari 75.000 pound (34 t), dan memvalidasi 16 konfigurasi membawa senjata yang berbeda.<ref name="J98_36" /><ref name="WAPJ_45">Donald 1995, p. 45.</ref> McDonnell Douglas, untuk membantu ''71-0291'' dalam evaluasi, ditambahkan ke programlainnya, yang ditunjuk ''78-0468,'' ''80-0055,''dan ''81-0063.'' F-16XL bermesin tunggal adalah desain yang menjanjikan, yang dengan [[Delta wing#Design variations|sayap Delta]], yang didesain ulang secara radikal, sangat meningkatkan kinerja; Jika terpilih, versi single dan dua kursi harus ditunjuk masing-masing F-16E dan F-16F.<ref name="WAPJ_45" /> Pada tanggal 24 Februari 1984, USAF memilih F-15E; Faktor kunci dalam keputusan tersebut adalah biaya pengembangan F-15E yang lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan F-16XL (US $ 270 juta versus US $ 470 juta), keyakinan bahwa F-15E memiliki potensi pertumbuhan di masa depan, dan memiliki redundansi mesin kembar.<ref name="J98_36">Jenkins 1998, p. 36.</ref><ref name="F15Chrono">Ciborski, James R. [http://www.ascho.wpafb.af.mil/AFtopics/f15chronology.htm "The F-15 Eagle: A Chronology."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070920040909/http://www.ascho.wpafb.af.mil/AFtopics/f15chronology.htm|date=20 September 2007}} ''History Office, Aeronautical Systems Center, Air Force Materiel Command,'' Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, June 2002.</ref><ref name="J98_36">Jenkins 1998, p. 36.</ref> USAF awalnya diperkirakan akan mendapatkan 400 pesawat, angka yang kemudian direvisi menjadi 392.<ref name="WAPJ_45" /><ref name="Dual_Role">Ulsamer, Edgar. [http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/1984/April%201984/0484eagle.aspx "In Focus: The Dual-Role Eagle."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219003942/http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/1984/April%201984/0484eagle.aspx |date=2012-02-19 }} ''Air Force magazine'', April 1984.</ref>

Pembangunan tiga F-15E pertama dimulai pada bulan Juli 1985. Yang pertama, ''86-0183,''melakukan [[Penerbanganpenerbangan perdana|penerbangan perdananya]]nya pada tanggal 11 Desember 1986.<ref name="J98_36F15Chrono" /><ref name="F15ChronoJ98_36" /> Dikemudikan oleh Gary Jennings, pesawat mencapai kecepatan maksimum Mach 0,9 dan ketinggian 40.000 kaki (12.000 m) selama penerbangan 75 menit.<ref name="J98_36" /> Pesawat ini memiliki suite avionik F-15E penuh dan badan pesawat depan yang didesain ulang, tetapi bukan badan pesawat belakang dan teluk mesin umum.<ref name="J98_36" /> Yang terakhir ditampilkan pada ''86-0184,''sementara ''86-0185'' menggabungkan semua perubahan F-15E dari F-15.<ref name="J98_36" /> Pada tanggal 31 Maret 1987, F-15 pertama yang secara resmi menyelesaikan penerbangan pertamanya.</ref> Rininger 2009, p. &nbsp;89.</ref>

F-15E ditingkatkan dengan radar Raytheon [[AN/APG-63 (keluarga radar)|APG-82]] [[Jajaran radar dipindai elektronik aktif|Active Electronically Scanned Array]] (AESA) setelah 2007, dan radar uji pertama dikirim ke Boeing pada tahun 2010.</ref> Frost, Patricia. [http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1362 "Boeing Receives 1st F-15E Radar Modernization Program Test Asset from Raytheon."] ''Boeing.'' Retrieved: 27 February 2012.</ref> menggabungkan prosesor [[AN/APG-79|APG-79]] yang digunakan pada [[F/A-18E/F Super Hornet]] dengan antena [[APG-63 and APG-70|APG-63(V)3]] AESA yang dipasang pada F-15C;</ref> Trimble, Stephen. [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/11/01/219095/raytheon-claims-aesa-upgrade-contract-for-f-15e.html "Raytheon claims AESA upgrade contract for F-15E."] ''Flightglobal.com,'' 1 November 2007.</ref> itu bernama APG-63 (V) 4 sampai menerima penunjukan APG-82 pada tahun 2009.</ref> Trimble, Stephen. [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/06/17/328220/paris-air-show-raytheon-trumps-northrop-with-new-aesa.html "Raytheon trumps Northrop with new AESA designation."] ''Flight Daily News'', 17 June 2009.</ref> Radar baru ini akan menjadi bagian dari Program Modernisasi Radar F-15E,</ref> Frost, Patricia. [http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2007/q4/071101d_nr.html "Boeing Selects Raytheon to Provide AESA Radar for U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090706221119/http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2007/q4/071101d_nr.html|date=6 July 2009}} ''Boeing,'' 1 November 2007.</ref> yang juga mencakup radome wideband (memungkinkan operasi pada frekuensi radar lebih) dan kontrol lingkungan dan perbaikan peperangan elektronik.</ref>[http://defense-update.com/20120723_boeing-f-15e-radar-modernization-program-begins-2nd-low-rate-initial-production-phase.html "F-15E, B-1B Modernization and Upgrades."] ''Defense Update'', 23 July 2012.</ref>

Memiliki badan pesawat yang lebih kokoh yang dinilai dua kali lipat dari varian sebelumnya, F-15E diperkirakan akan tetap beroperasi melewati 2025.</ref> Tirpak, John A. [http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2007/March%202007/0307force.aspx "Making the Best of the Fighter Force."] ''Air Force'', March 2007.</ref> {{As of|2012|12}}, Armada F-15E USAF memiliki usia rata-rata 21 tahun dan waktu terbang badan pesawat rata-rata 6.000 jam. Pada tahun 2012, USAF dilaporkan mempertimbangkan opsi masa depan; Tidak ada pengganti untuk F-15E yang dijadwalkan. Salah satu pilihannya adalah [[F-35 Lightning II]], diatur untuk menggantikan pesawat lain seperti [[F-16 Falcon]]; Varian ''F-35E'' dipelajari. Menambahkan kursi kedua ke F-35 adalah kompleks dan mahal, terutama untuk mempertahankan profil silumannya; Menyediakan jangkauan dan muatan yang lebih besar juga akan menjadi tugas yang sulit. Atau, peran itu bisa ditutupi oleh kombinasi pesawat tempur dan pembom, seperti [[Pesawat pengebom strategis|Pengebom jarak jauh]]. F-15E juga direncanakan dapat digantikan oleh desain [[Sixth-generation jet fighter|pesawat tempur generasi ke-6]].</ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-mulls-options-for-replacement-of-boeing-f-15e-strike-eagle-380233/ USAF mulls options for replacement of Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle] – Flightglobal.com, 13 December 2012.</ref>[http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2012/12/what-will-replace-the-f-15e-st/ What will replace the F-15E Strike Eagle?] – Flightglobal.com, 17 December 2012.</ref>

Misi deep-strike F-15E adalah keberangkatan radikal dari tujuan awal F-15 karena dirancang sebagai pesawat tempur superioritas udara di bawah mantra "bukan satu pon untuk udara-ke-darat."</ref> Hallion , Dr. Richard P. [http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/apj/apj90/win90/1win90.htm "Masa Lalu yang Merepotkan: Akuisisi Pesawat Tempur Angkatan Udara sejak 1945."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025032302/http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/apj/apj90/win90/1win90.htm|date=25 Oktober 2016}} ' 'Airpower Journal'', Musim Dingin 1990. Diakses: 1 September 2011.</ref> Badan pesawat dasar, bagaimanapun, terbukti cukup fleksibel untuk menghasilkan pesawat tempur yang sangat mumpuni. F-15E, meskipun dirancang untuk serangan darat, mempertahankan daya mematikan F-15 dari udara ke udara, dan dapat mempertahankan diri terhadap pesawat musuh.<ref name="Jenkins_p35">Jenkins 1998, hlm. 35–36. </ref>

Prototipe F-15E adalah modifikasi dari F-15B dua kursi. Terlepas dari asal-usulnya, ini mencakup perubahan struktural yang signifikan serta mesin yang lebih bertenaga. Badan pesawat belakang dirancang untuk menggabungkan mesin yang lebih bertenaga dengan struktur dan pintu ruang mesin yang canggih, yang menggabungkan teknologi [[Pembentukan superplastik dan ikatan difusi]]. Kursi belakang dilengkapi untuk [[weapon systems officer]] (WSO, diucapkan "wizzo") untuk menjalankan [[air-to-ground]] [[avionics]] melalui beberapa layar; ini melihat [[radar]], [[perang elektronik]], atau [[Kamerakamera termografi | kamera termografis]]s, memantau status pesawat atau senjata dan kemungkinan ancaman, memilih target, dan menggunakan peta bergerak elektronik untuk bernavigasi. Kontrol dua tangan digunakan untuk memilih tampilan baru dan menyaring informasi penargetan; tampilan dapat dipindahkan dari satu layar ke layar lainnya menggunakan menu opsi tampilan. Tidak seperti jet dua tempat sebelumnya (misalnya [[F-14 Tomcat]] dan varian Angkatan Laut dari [[McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II|F-4]]), yang kursi belakangnya dihilangkan [[Aircraft flight control system| kontrol terbang]], kursi belakang F-15E dilengkapi dengan tongkat dan throttle sendiri sehingga WSO dapat mengambil alih terbang, meskipun dengan jarak pandang yang berkurang.<ref name="Davies_2003_p63">Davies 2003, hlm. 63–64.< /ref>

Untuk jangkauan yang lebih jauh, F-15E dilengkapi dengan dua [[Conformalconformal fuel tank|conformal fuel tanks]]s (CFTs) yang memeluk badan pesawat untuk menghasilkan drag yang lebih rendah daripada underwing/underbelly konvensional [[Dropdrop tank|drop tanks]]s. Mereka membawa 750 galon A.S. (2.800 L) bahan bakar, dan menampung enam senjata [[Hardpoint|hardpointshardpoint]]s dalam dua baris tiga bersama-sama. Tidak seperti tangki drop konvensional, CFT tidak dapat dibuang, sehingga peningkatan jangkauan adalah trade-off untuk peningkatan drag dan berat dibandingkan dengan konfigurasi "bersih".

The [[AN/AAQ-13]] navigation pod contains a [[terrain-following radar]] which allows the pilot to safely [[Nap-of-the-earth|fly at a very low altitude]] following cues displayed on a HUD; it also can be coupled to the autopilot to provide "hands off" terrain-following capability. This pod also contains a [[forward-looking infrared]] system which is projected on the HUD, typically used during nighttime or low-visibility operations. The nav pod is installed beneath the right engine intake. The [[targeting pod]] contains a [[laser designator]] and a tracking system that mark an enemy for destruction as far away as 10&nbsp;mi (16&nbsp;km). Once tracking has started, targeting information is automatically handed off to [[infrared homing]] [[Airair-to-surface missile|air-to-surface missiles]]s or [[Laserlaser-guided bomb|laser-guided bombs]]s. The targeting pod is mounted beneath the left engine intake; configurations may be either the [[AN/AAQ-14]] Target Pod, [[AN/AAQ-28]] [[LITENING]] Target Pod, or the [[AN/AAQ-33]] [[Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}

The F-15E carries the most air-to-ground weapons in the USAF inventory. It is also armed with [[AIM-9 Sidewinder|AIM-9 Sidewinders]]s and [[AIM-120 AMRAAM|AIM-120 AMRAAMs]]s, retaining the counter-air capabilities of its Eagle lineage, being fully capable of Offensive-Counter-Air operations. Like the F-15C, it also carries an internally mounted General Electric [[M61 Vulcan|M61A1]] 20&nbsp;mm cannon with 500 rounds, which is effective against enemy aircraft and "soft" ground targets.{{Citation needed|date=January 2020}}

The F-15E was deployed in response to [[Iraq]]'s invasion of [[Kuwait]] in August 1990 for [[Gulf War#Military means|Operation Desert Shield]]. The [[336th Tactical Fighter Squadron]] flew to Seeb Air Base in Oman to begin training exercises in anticipation of an Iraqi attack on [[Saudi Arabia]]; in December, the [[335th Tactical Fighter Squadron|335th]] and 336th squadrons relocated to [[Prince Sultan Air Base]] in Saudi Arabia, closer to Iraq's border.</ref> Davies 2005, p. &nbsp;14.</ref> At the start of [[Gulf War#Early battles|Operation Desert Storm]], 24 F-15Es launched an attack on five fixed [[Scud]] installations in western Iraq on 17 January 1991. Missions against Scud sites continued through that night with a second strike of 21 F-15Es. At night-time, F-15Es flew hunter missions over western Iraq, searching for mobile SCUD launchers. By conducting random bombings in suspected areas, it was hoped to deter the Iraqis from setting up for a Scud launch.</ref> Davies 2005, p. &nbsp;22.</ref>

On the war's opening night, an F-15E failed to hit a MiG-29 with an [[AIM-9 Sidewinder]]; other F-15Es also unsuccessfully engaged this lone MiG-29, which was eventually brought down by a missile of unknown origin.<ref name="bennett">[http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/1993/January%201993/0193bennett.aspx "Tim Bennett's War."] ''Air Force magazine online,'' January 1993.</ref><ref name="Davies_p17">Davies 2005, pp. 17–24.</ref> On 18 January, during a strike against a petrol oil and lubricant plant near [[Basrah]], an F-15E was lost to enemy fire, killing both pilot and [[Weapon systems officer|WSO]]. F-15E crews described this mission as the most difficult and dangerous of the war as it was heavily defended by [[SA-3|SA-3s]]s, [[SA-6|SA-6s]]s, [[SA-8|SA-8s]]s and [[Roland (air defence)|Rolands]] as well as by anti-aircraft artillery. Two nights later, a second and final F-15E was downed by an Iraqi [[SA-2]]; the crew survived and evaded capture for several days and made contact with coalition aircraft, but a rescue was not launched due to security issues over an airman who failed to identify himself with proper codes. The Iraqis later captured both airmen.</ref> Davies 2005, p. &nbsp;25.</ref>

F-15Es destroyed 18 Iraqi jets on the ground at Tallil air base using [[GBU-12|GBU-12s]]s and [[CBU-87|CBU-87s]]s. On 14 February, an F-15E scored its only air-to-air kill of the war: a [[Mil Mi-24]] helicopter. While responding to a request for help by US Special Forces, five Iraqi helicopters were spotted. The lead F-15E of two, via its FLIR, acquired a helicopter in the process of unloading Iraqi soldiers, and released a [[GBU-10]] bomb. The F-15E crew thought the bomb had missed its target and were preparing to use a Sidewinder when the helicopter was destroyed. The Special Forces team estimated that the Hind was roughly {{convert|800|ft|m}} over the ground when the {{convert|2000|lb|abbr=on}} bomb hit its target.</ref> Davies 2005, pp. &nbsp;29–30.</ref> As another Coalition bombing operation had commenced, the F-15Es disengaged from combat with the remaining helicopters.<ref name="bennett" />

In December 1998, [[Operation Desert Fox]] was conducted when Iraq refused [[UNSCOM]] inspections. On 28 December 1998, three F-15Es struck an [[SA-3]] tracking radar and optical guidance unit, each dropping two [[GBU-12]] 500-pound precision-guided munitions (PGMs).</ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/northern_watch-1998.htm "Operation Northern Watch 1998 Events."] ''GlobalSecurity.org'', 5 June 2011.</ref> After Desert Fox, Iraq frequently violated the no-fly zones, thus F-15Es conducted several pre-planned retaliatory strikes; in ONW alone, weapons were expended on at least 105 days.</ref> Davies 2005, pp. &nbsp;35–36.</ref> Between 24 and 26 January 1999, F-15Es expended several [[AGM-130|AGM-130s]]s and GBU-12s against SAM sites near [[Mosul]], northern Iraq.</ref> Davies 2005, p. &nbsp;35.</ref> They also flew in support of [[Operation Provide Comfort]] and Operation Provide Comfort II.<ref name="Davies_p30-1" />

[[Operation Deny Flight]] was a United Nations-enforced no-fly zone over [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] due to the deteriorating situation in the [[Balkans]]. In August 1993, F-15Es from 492d and 494th FS deployed to [[Aviano]], Italy. In late 1993, NATO ordered a limited F-15E strike at [[Udbina]] airfield, targeting [[Serbia|Serbian]]n forces in neighboring [[Croatia]]. Eight F-15Es armed with [[GBU-12 Paveway II|GBU-12s]] took off to attack an SA-6 anti-aircraft vehicle; the mission was cancelled mid-flight over the application of stringent Rules of Engagement.<ref name="davies_p43">Davies 2005, p. 43.</ref> In December 1993, F-15Es launched to destroy a pair of SA-2s which had fired upon two [[Royal Navy]] [[Sea Harrier]] FRS 1s.<ref name="davies_p44">Davies 2005, p. 44.</ref> In August 1995, F-15Es of [[90th Fighter Squadron]] were also deployed. The 492d and 494th flew over 2,500 sorties since starting Deny Flight, 2,000 of these by 492d. In August 1995, in support of NATO's [[Operation Deliberate Force]], F-15Es flew strike missions against Serbian armor and logistics around the Bosnian capital, [[Sarajevo]]. On 9 September, an F-15E deployed the type's first GBU-15 bomb; dropping nine on Bosnian-Serb ground forces and air defense targets near [[Banja Luka]].<ref name="davies_p44" />

Weeks after the {{as written|[[September 11 attacks]]}} in 2001, the [[391st Fighter Squadron]] deployed to [[Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base|Ahmad al-Jaber air base]], Kuwait, to support Operation Enduring Freedom in [[Afghanistan]]. F-15Es met little resistance during initial missions. On the first night, the main targets were [[Taliban]] military structures, supply depots, and [[al-Qaeda]] training camps and caves. Both the [[AGM-130]] and [[GBU-15]] {{convert|2000|lb|abbr=on}} bombs were expended; this was the GBU-15's first combat usage.<ref>Davies 2005, p. 63.</ref> [[GBU-24|GBU-24s]]s and [[GBU-28|GBU-28s]]s were used against reinforced targets, command and control centers and cave entrances. F-15Es often operated in pairs alongside pairs of F-16Cs. Within weeks of the start of combat operations, there was a lack of targets to strike as nearly all targets had been already destroyed. The Taliban had access to [[SA-7]] and [[FIM-92 Stinger]] portable surface-to-air missiles, posing no threat to most aircraft flying above {{convert|7000|ft|m}}. Additionally, fixed SAM sites near cities as Mazar-i-Sharif and Bagram were struck early on; Afghanistan had rapidly become a low-threat environment for air operations.<ref name="davies_p64">Davies 2005, p. 64.</ref>

Aircraft commonly flew on-call support missions for allied ground forces, F-15Es usually carried [[Mark 82 bomb|MK-82]] and [[GBU-12 Paveway II|GBU-12]] bombs in this role, other weapons were sometimes carried, during one mission a GBU-28, two GBU-24s and six GBU-12s were released.<ref name="davies_p64" /> Frequent targets during the rest of the war were individual insurgents, light vehicles and supply convoys; cannon fire was often expended as well as bombs from F-15Es.</ref> Davies 2005, p. &nbsp;65.</ref> It was during combat over Afghanistan that four 391st crews conducted the longest fighter mission in history; lasting a total of 15.5&nbsp;hours, nine of those hours spent flying over the target area. Two F-15Es attacked two Taliban command and control facilities, two buildings suspected of being used by Taliban fighters, and a road block; the F-15Es refueled 12 times during the mission.</ref> Davies 2005, pp. &nbsp;68–69.</ref>

On 4 March, another incident known as the [[Operation Anaconda|Battle of Roberts’ Ridge]] involved several F-15Es performing a CAS mission. Aircraft destroyed a Taliban observation post and responded to nearby enemy mortar fire upon Navy SEAL forces searching for an ambushed [[MH-47E Chinook]] in the [[Shah-i-Kot Valley]].<ref name="davies_p72">Davies 2005, p. 72.</ref> Several bombs were dropped as the SEAL team took fire, however one bomb missed due to the aircrew using incorrect coordinates.<ref name="davies_p72" /> An MH-47 carrying a rescue team was downed by an [[Rocket-propelled grenade|RPG]] while attempting to support the SEALs.<ref name="davies_p73">Davies 2005, p. 73.</ref> Following refueling, the F-15Es dropped a further 11 GBU-12s in coordination with ground forces, and fired their cannons on Taliban forces in close proximity to the survivors of the downed MH-47.<ref name="davies_p73" /> F-16s of [[18th Fighter Squadron]] also made strafing passes until cannon ammunition was depleted, then resorting to further bomb drops. The F-15Es suffered technical issues involving both radio and weapon failures, several GBU-12s were dropped before returning to Al Jaber in Kuwait.</ref> Davies 2005, p. &nbsp;76.</ref>

Years later, several incidents occurred. On 23 August 2007, a [[friendly fire]] incident involved an F-15E mistakenly dropping a {{convert|500|lb|abbr=on}} bomb on British forces, killing three soldiers;</ref> Harding, Thomas, Tom Coghlan and Aislinn Simpson. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1561313/Outcry-as-friendly-fire-kills-three-UK-soldiers.html "Outcry as 'friendly fire' kills three UK soldiers."] ''The Telegraph'', 25 August 2007.</ref> the stated cause was confusion between the air controller and the F-15E on the bombing coordinates.</ref>[http://www.hmsolicitors.co.uk/news/grid-reference-confusion-led-to-death-of-anglian-soldiers "Grid reference confusion led to death of Anglian soldiers."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323154142/http://www.hmsolicitors.co.uk/news/grid-reference-confusion-led-to-death-of-anglian-soldiers|date=23 March 2012}} ''hmsolicitors.co.uk,'' 16 December 2009.</ref> On 13 September 2009, an F-15E shot down a non-responsive [[MQ-9 Reaper]] drone over Northern Afghanistan to prevent it entering foreign airspace.</ref> Harwood, Matthew. [http://www.securitymanagement.com/news/usaf-shoots-down-out-control-reaper-over-northern-afghanistan-006194 "USAF Shoots Down Out-of-Control Reaper Over Northern Afghanistan."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923190400/http://www.securitymanagement.com/news/usaf-shoots-down-out-control-reaper-over-northern-afghanistan-006194|date=23 September 2009}} ''Securitymanagement.com,'' 16 September 2009.</ref>

Pada akhir Februari, ke-336 menerima awak udara tambahan, banyak yang direkrut dari dua skuadron yang tidak dapat dikerahkan di Seymour Johnson ([[333d Fighter Squadron|333d]] dan [[334th Fighter Squadron|334th Fighter Squadrons]]s) dan [[391st Fighter Squadron | Skuadron Tempur]] di [[Pangkalan Angkatan Udara Rumah Gunung]], dengan total empat awak pesawat per F-15E.<ref name="davies_p80" />

Pada 19 Maret, ketika [[F-117 Nighthawk|F-117 Nighthawks]]s menjatuhkan bom di atas [[Baghdad]], menargetkan sebuah rumah tempat Saddam Hussein diyakini berada; F-15E menjatuhkan GBU-28 di sekitar lapangan terbang H3. Pada 20 Maret, efektif perang, F-15E menembakkan AGM-130 ke gedung-gedung komunikasi, komando dan kontrol, dan target-target penting lainnya di Baghdad; beberapa senjata meleset dari target yang dimaksudkan, mungkin karena macet oleh [[EA-6B Prowler|EA-6B Prowlers]]s di sekitar.</ref> Davies 2005, hlm. 83.</ref> Pada tanggal 3 April 2003, sebuah F-15E mengira [[M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System]] (MLRS) sebagai situs rudal permukaan-ke-udara Irak dan menjatuhkan {{convert|500|lb| abbr=on}} bom berpemandu laser, menewaskan tiga orang dan melukai lima lainnya.</ref> Dao, James. [https://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/15/national/15friendly.html?n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/People/D/Dao,%20James&pagewanted=all&position= "Jejak Rasa Sakit Dari Serangan Gagal di Irak pada tahun 2003."] ''[[The New York Times]]'', 15 April 2005.</ref>

Pada tanggal 7 April 2003, sebuah F-15E, yang diawaki oleh Kapten Eric Das dan Mayor William Watkins, melakukan misi larangan utama untuk mendukung pasukan khusus;<ref name="Posthumous_Awards" /> kemungkinan ditembak jatuh oleh tembakan AAA saat pengeboman menargetkan sekitar [[Tikrit]].</ref>[http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/das-watkins.htm "Das and Watkins."] ''Halaman [[Arlington National Cemetery]] tidak resmi.'' Diperoleh: 27 Februari 2012.</ref></ref>{{cite web|last=Serflek|first=Szabolcs|title=Referensi dan referensi Strike Eagle - F-15E.info - F-15E Losses|url=http://www .f-15e.info/joomla/history/2296-f-15e-losses#0-6-airframe-88-1694|website=www.f-15e.info}}</ref> Das dan Watkins dianugerahkan secara anumerta [[Distinguished Flying Cross (Amerika Serikat)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] dan [[Purple Heart]].<ref name="Posthumous_Awards">Hafemeister, Rob. [http://amarillo.com/stories/100803/new_dasgiven.shtml "Das Given Posthumous Awards: Former Amarilloan honored in death."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110603235213/http://amarillo.com/stories/100803/new_dasgiven.shtml|date=3 June 2011}} ''Air Force Times'', 18 August 2003. Retrieved: 4 September 2011.</ref> During the war, F-15Es were credited with destroying 60% of the Iraqi Medina Republican Guard's total force; they also struck 65 MiGs on the ground,<ref name="davies_p82" /> and destroyed key air defense and command buildings in Baghdad. F-15Es worked with other jets deployed to Al Udeid, including [[RAAF]] [[F/A-18 Hornet|F/A-18s]], USAF F-16s and F-117s, RAF [[Panavia Tornado|Panavia Tornados]]s and [[US Navy]] F-14s.{{Citation needed|date=January 2013}}

Following the adoption of [[United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973]] on 17 March 2011, 18 USAF F-15Es were amongst other NATO and allied aircraft were deployed to enforce the [[Libyan no-fly zone]] as part of [[Operation Odyssey Dawn]]. On 21 March 2011, an F-15E from the [[492d Fighter Squadron|492d FS]] crashed near Bengazi, Libya.</ref> Crilly, Rob. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/libya/8397587/Libya-US-fighter-jet-crash-lands-in-field-near-Benghazi.html "Libya: US fighter jet crash lands in field near Benghazi."] ''The Telegraph,'' 22 March 2011.</ref> Both crew members parachuted into territory held by resistance elements of the Libyan population and were eventually rescued by US Marines.</ref>[http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2011/03/22/exp.am.intv.marks.plane.update.cnn "U.S. F-15 fighter crashes in Libya."] ''CNN,'' 22 March 2011. Retrieved: 27 February 2011.</ref></ref> Meyer, Sebastian. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/8397634/Libyan-residents-discover-wreckage-of-US-plane.html "Libyan residents discover wreckage of US plane."] ''The Daily Telegraph,'' 22 March 2011.</ref> Equipment problems caused a weight imbalance and contributed to the crash when leaving the target area.</ref>[http://usaf.aib.law.af.mil/ExecSum2011/F-15E_Libya_21%20Mar%2011.pdf "United States Air Force Aircraft Accident Investigation Board Report – F-15E Strike Eagle, T/N 91-000304."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121233954/http://usaf.aib.law.af.mil/ExecSum2011/F-15E_Libya_21%20Mar%2011.pdf|date=21 January 2012}} ''USAF,'' 26 October 2011.</ref>

After the [[Gulf War]] in 1991, in which Israeli towns were attacked by [[SCUD missiles]] based in Iraq, the Israeli government decided a long range strike aircraft was needed, issuing a Request for Information (RFI). In response, [[Lockheed Martin]] offered a version of the [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16 Fighting Falcon]], while [[McDonnell Douglas]] offered both the [[McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet|F/A-18 Hornet]] and the F-15E. On 27 January 1994, the Israeli government announced their intention to buy 21 modified F-15Es, designated ''F-15I''. On 12 May 1994, the US Government authorized the purchase of up to 25 F-15Is by Israel. In November 1995, Israel ordered four extra F-15Is; 25 were built from 1996 to 1998.<ref name="davies_2002" /> Some of the [[Airair-to-air missile|air-to-air missiles]]s aircraft can carry: the [[AIM-9 Sidewinder#AIM-9L|AIM-9L]], [[Rafael Python 4]] and the [[Rafael Python 5]] infrared-homing missiles; and the [[AIM-7 Sparrow]] and the [[AIM-120 AMRAAM]] radar-guided missiles.{{Citation needed|date=January 2013}} In 1999, Israel announced its intention to procure more fighters and that a possible contender was the F-15I. However, the contract went to the [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon variants#F-16I Sufa|F-16I]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Pike|first=John|title=F-16I Sufa (Storm)|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/israel/f-16i.htm}}</ref>

: The F-15I ''Ra'am'' is similar to the F-15E, featuring some different avionic systems to meet Israeli requirements. Initially, Sharpshooter targeting pods designed for Israeli F-16s were fitted for night-time strikes, but were less capable than the [[LANTIRN]] pods used on USAF F-15Es; Israel later bought 30 LANTIRN pods. The F-15Is initially lacked [[Radar Warning Receiver|Radar Warning Receivers]]s; Israel installed its own Elisra SPS-2110 electronic warfare equipment as well as a new central computer and embedded GPS/INS system. All sensors can be slaved to the [[Helmet-mounted display|Display and Sight Helmet]] (DASH) helmet-mounted sight, providing both crew members a means of targeting which the F-15E lacks. The F-15I uses the APG-70I radar; its terrain mapping capability can locate targets difficult to spot while under adverse weather conditions. The radar can detect large airliner-sized targets at {{convert|150|nmi|mi km}}, and fighter-sized targets at {{convert|56|nmi|mi km|abbr=on}}; it has a reduced resolution one-third below the standard USAF APG-70.<ref name="saudi">Fulghum, David A. [http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=awst&id=news/awst/2010/08/16/AW_08_16_2010_p23-247194.xml "Saudis Want Raytheon AESA Radar On F-15s."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200317084430/https://aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=awst&id=news%2Fawst%2F2010%2F08%2F16%2FAW_08_16_2010_p23-247194.xml |date=2020-03-17 }} ''Aviation Week'', 16 August 2010.</ref> In January 2016, Israel approved F-15I upgrades such as structural changes, an [[AESA radar]], updated avionics, and new weapons.<ref>{{Cite news|date=20 January 2016|title=Israel gives green light to F-15I upgrade|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/israel-gives-green-light-to-f-15i-upgrade-421013/|work=Flight global}}</ref>

: The F-15 Advanced Eagle variant is an upgrade over previous models in that it features two additional underwing weapons [[Hardpoint|hardpointshardpoint]]s (increasing the number from nine to eleven); the option of a large area display cockpit; [[fly-by-wire]] controls; the Raytheon [[AN/APG-82]](V)1 or [[AN/APG-63]](V)3 [[active electronically scanned array]] (AESA) radar; General Electric [[General Electric F110]]-129 engines; digital [[Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System|Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing Systems]]s in both cockpits; and a digital electronic warfare system among other enhancements. In a typical escort configuration, the Advanced Eagle can carry 16 [[AIM-120 AMRAAM]]; four [[AIM-9X Sidewinder]] short-range missiles; and two [[AGM-88 HARM|AGM-88 HARMs]]s. For precision strike, it can carry 16 [[Small-Diameter Bomb|Small-Diameter Bombs]]s (SDBs); four AMRAAMs; one 2,000 lb [[Joint Direct Attack Munition]] (JDAM); two HARMs; and two [[Fuelfuel drop tank|fuel drop tanks]]s.<ref name="janes.com">{{cite web|author=Gareth Jennings|date=15 June 2017|title=Qatar agrees purchase of F-15QA fighters from US|url=http://www.janes.com/article/71443/qatar-agrees-purchase-of-f-15qa-fighters-from-us|publisher=Jane's|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615102902/http://www.janes.com/article/71443/qatar-agrees-purchase-of-f-15qa-fighters-from-us|archive-date=15 June 2017|access-date=16 June 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

: In 2018, the USAF and Boeing discussed a proposed ''F-15X'', a single-seat variant based on the F-15QA intended to replace the USAF's F-15C/Ds. Improvements includes the AMBER weapons rack to carry up to 22 air-to-air missiles, [[infrared search and track]], advanced avionics and electronics warfare equipment, AESA radar, and revised structure with a service life of 20,000 hours.<ref>{{cite web|title=Boeing Wants build a new F-15X fighter to the US Air Force|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-wants-to-build-a-new-f-15x-fighter-for-the-us-air-force-2018-7?IR=T|website=Business insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Tyler Rogoway|date=25 July 2018|title=Exclusive: Unmasking The F-15X, Boeing's F-15C/D Eagle Replacement Fighter|url=http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/22372/exclusive-unmasking-the-f-15x-boeings-f-15c-d-eagle-replacement-fighter|publisher=The Drive}}</ref> In the [[Military budget of the United States|FY 2020 budget]], the [[United States Department of Defense]] requested US$1.1 billion to procure 8 ''F-15EX''s of a total planned procurement of 144 F-15EXs.<ref>{{cite web|date=12 March 2019|title=Pentagon budget 2020: DoD eyes buying 144 total F-15EXs over time|url=https://www.janes.com/article/87163/pentagon-budget-2020-dod-eyes-buying-144-total-f-15exs-over-time|publisher=Janes 360}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=19 December 2019|title=US lawmakers approve eight F-15EX aircraft for US Air Force in FY 2020|url=https://www.janes.com/article/93296/us-lawmakers-approve-eight-f-15ex-aircraft-for-us-air-force-in-fy-2020/|publisher=Jane's|language=en-US}}</ref> The USAF opted for the F-15EX to maintain fighter numbers after the premature termination of F-22 production, its aging F-15C fleet, and F-35 delays. Although it is not expected to be survivable against modern air defenses by 2028, the F-15EX could perform homeland and airbase defense, no-fly zone enforcement against limited or no air defense systems, and deploying standoff munitions.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tirpak|first1=John A.|date=April 18, 2019|title=F-15EX vs. F-35A|url=https://www.airforcemag.com/article/f-15ex-vs-f-35a/|work=Air Force Magazine|access-date=1 August 2021}}</ref> In July 2020, the U.S. Defense Department ordered eight fighters over three years for $1.2 billion.<ref>[https://www.airforcemag.com/air-force-starts-f-15ex-buying-process/ "Air Force Starts F-15EX Buying Process"]. ''Air Force Magazine''. 29 January 2020.</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Gregg|first1=Aaron|title=Boeing lands $1.2 billion deal for eight F-15EX fighter jets|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/13/boeing-f15ex-contract/#comments-wrapper|work=The Washington Post|access-date=14 July 2020}}</ref> In August 2020, the Air Force announced plans to replace the aging F-15Cs in the [[Florida Air National Guard|Florida]] and [[Oregon Air National Guard|Oregon Air National Guards]]s with F-15EXs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Air Force announces Guard locations for F-35A, F-15EX U.S. Air Force Article Display|url=https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2314043/air-force-announces-guard-locations-for-f-35a-f-15ex/|publisher=United States Air Force|access-date=14 August 2020}}</ref> The F-15EX made its maiden flight on 2 February 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Air Force's New F-15EX Eagle Just Took To The Sky For The First Time|url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39027/the-air-forces-new-f-15ex-eagle-just-took-to-the-air-for-the-first-time|publisher=The Drive|access-date=2 February 2021}}</ref> The first F-15EX was delivered to the USAF on 10 March 2021, and was flown to [[Eglin Air Force Base]] in Florida for further testing.<ref name="usaf-first-delivery">{{cite web|last=Insinna|first=Valerie|date=11 March 2021|title=The Air Force has its first F-15EX|url=https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/03/11/the-air-force-has-its-first-f-15ex/|publisher=Defense News|accessdate=14 March 2021}}</ref> On 7 April 2021, it was announced that the aircraft has been officially named Eagle II.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Newdick|first1=Thomas|title=The F-15EX Is Now Officially Named The Eagle II|url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40085/the-f-15ex-is-now-officially-named-the-eagle-ii|website=TheDrive|access-date=7 April 2021}}</ref>

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* [[Angkatan Udara IsraelIndonesia|IsraeliIndonesia Air Force]] – 2524 F-15I15IDN aircraft inplanned to be use asin the offuture Januaryaround 20142029/2030<ref name="2014_Aerospace2023_Aerospace">"World Military Aircraft Inventory". ''20142023 Aerospace''. Aviation Week and Space Technology, JanuaryAgustus 20142023.</ref>

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