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13 Apr 2026, 17:17Z

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle climbing out near the control tower: USAF tactical power displayed.

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F15E-Strike Eagle doing touch and goes all morning!

✈️ Aircraft identity

ICAO Type F15E
Model F-15E Strike Eagle
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)
Airline US Air Force
Livery USAF standard tactical grey camo
Military Military

🔧 Technicals

Engine Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 (typical for late model F-15E)
Thrust 2 x 29,000 lbf (afterburning)
Wingspan 13.05 m
Length 19.43 m
Height 5.63 m
MTOW 36,700 kg
Range 3,900 km (ferry range with conformal tanks and drop tanks)
Capacity 2 (crew), weapons load up to 11,000 kg
Cruise Speed Mach 0.9 (1,100 km/h typical cruise), Max speed Mach 2.5 (3,018 km/h)
Noise Rating Military, not rated by ICAO civil standards, but can exceed 130 dB at close range