![]() ![]() In addition, it’s capable of carrying hypersonic weapons, giving it a niche role in future near-peer conflicts.” “With its large weapons capacity, digital backbone, and open architecture, the F-15EX will be a key element of our tactical fighter fleet and complement 5th-generation assets. Sean Dorey, F-15EX program manager with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate, responsible for the acquisition, modernization and sustainment of the aircraft. “This is a big moment for the Air Force,” said Col. The new fighter is a two-seat aircraft-though operable by a single pilot-with fly-by-wire flight controls, digital cockpit displays, and advanced avionics systems, to include the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System, an electronic warfare upgrade also being fielded on F-15E Strike Eagle models. ![]() ![]() Air Force officially accepted the first F-15EX from the Boeing Co. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS). Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs. ![]()
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