McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

The McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle is a modernized variant of the F-15 Eagle. It was optimized as an attack aircraft for the US Air Force with a stronger airframe than earlier versions. It has longer range, more powerful radar, and a second seat for the operator of the strike aircraft equipment. Foreign operators are Israel, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and South Korea.

F-15E Strike Eagle
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle over Afghanistan
Role	Attack Aircraft
Manufacturer	McDonnell Douglas Boeing Defense, Space & Security
First flight	11 December 1986
Introduction	April 1988
Status	Active, in production
Primary users	United States Air Force Royal Saudi Air Force Israeli Air Force Republic of Korea Air Force For other users, see operators
Number built	420[N 1]
Unit cost	F-15E: US$31.1 million (flyaway cost, 1998)[2] F-15K: US$100 million (2006)[3]
Developed from	McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Variants	Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle