F-15EX Eagle II

Newest-build derivative of the F-15 airframe, optimized as a heavy air-superiority and strike platform with the largest weapons payload of any USAF fighter. Retains fly-by-wire controls, a fully digital cockpit and a 20,000-hour service life to replace aging F-15C/Ds.

Max speed

2,660 km/h

Range

3,900 km

Payload

13,380 kg

💲 Approximate unit flyaway cost, early USAF lots

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 2,660 km/h

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Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.: 2.5 Mach

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 3,900 km

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Combat radius Distance an aircraft can fly, complete its mission and return without refueling. Roughly a third of ferry range.: 1,200 km

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Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon.: 19,200 m

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Rate of climb How fast the aircraft gains altitude. Higher means better energy recovery in combat.: 254 m/s

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Thrust-to-weight Engine thrust divided by loaded weight. Above 1.0 the aircraft can accelerate going straight up.: 1.06

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan rotary cannon
Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts.: 12

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Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie.: 13,380 kg

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Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers.: AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS electronic warfare suite, chaff, flares, towed decoys

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 19.43 m
Wingspan Wingtip-to-wingtip span.: 13.05 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.: 5.63 m
Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.: 14,300 kg
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 36,700 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 2

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: 2x General Electric F110-GE-129 or Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 afterburning turbofans
Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost.: 2
Thrust Total engine thrust (with afterburner where applicable).: 129 kN

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Fuel capacity Internal fuel volume.: 7,900 L
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Turbofan

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art.: AN/APG-82(V)1 AESA
Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: AN/AAQ-13 LANTIRN/Sniper targeting pod, AN/AAQ-33 Sniper, large-area-display cockpit
Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement.: Link 16, TTNT

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $90,000,000

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 30

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 1

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Specifications compiled from public Boeing and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II? +

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II has a maximum speed of 2,660 km/h.

What is the range of the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II? +

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II has a maximum range of 3,900 km.

What is the weapons payload of the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II? +

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II can carry up to 13,380 kg of weapons payload.

How much does the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II weigh? +

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II has a combat weight of 36,700 kg.

How many crew does the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II require? +

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II requires a crew of 2.

What is the main armament of the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II? +

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II's primary weapon is the 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan rotary cannon.

What engine does the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II use? +

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II is powered by the 2x General Electric F110-GE-129 or Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 afterburning turbofans.

What is the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II used for? +

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II is a fighter aircraft typically used for air superiority, multirole combat, deep strike.

How many countries operate the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II? +

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II is operated by 1 countries.

How much does the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II cost? +

The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II has an approximate unit cost of 90,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.