F-15E Strike Eagle: Difference between revisions
imported>Howard C. Berkowitz m (link fix) |
imported>Howard C. Berkowitz mNo edit summary |
||
(2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{subpages}} | {{subpages}} | ||
The '''F-15 Strike Eagle''' aircraft is an advanced two-seat [[fighter aircraft|fighter-bomber]], complementing the [[F-15 Eagle]] [[fighter aircraft|air superiority fighter]]. Originally, the [[F-16 Fighting Falcon]] was seen as the only Air Force fighter-bomber of its generation, but the Strike Eagle evolved as a high-end attack aircraft. | The '''F-15 Strike Eagle''' aircraft is an advanced two-seat [[fighter aircraft|fighter-bomber]], complementing the [[F-15 Eagle]] [[fighter aircraft|air superiority fighter]]. Originally, the [[F-16 Fighting Falcon]] was seen as the only Air Force fighter-bomber of its generation, but the Strike Eagle evolved as a high-end attack aircraft. This evolution was over the objections of Air Force leaders who, perhaps emotionally, valued the air-to-air mission above all else; an informal motto for the original F-15 program was "not a pound for air to ground". | ||
==Avionics== | |||
Strike Eagle avionics interconnect through the [[MIL-STD-1553|MIL-STD-1553B bus]], and participates in the [[Joint Tactical Information Distribution System]]. | |||
===Radar=== | |||
Originally, the Strike Eagle used the [[APG-70|AN/APG-70]], but the additional ground attack software of this system is reconverging with the [[APG-63|AN/APG-63]] series on the [[F-15 Eagle]], in the new AN/APG-63 V(4) version. | |||
===Communications=== | |||
Its [[ARC-210|AN/ARC-210 radio]] is compatible with the [[HAVE QUICK II]] UHF radio used in air operations and the VHF [[SINCGARS]] radio used by ground forces. The radio extends into the HF spectrum, and also connects to tactical satellite communications. It has embedded encryption as well as [[frequency agility]]. | |||
===Defensive=== | |||
The aircraft has an [[ALE-47|AN/ALE-47]] Countermeasures Dispenser System [CMDS], is a "smart" dispenser that connects directly to infrared and radar warning receivers, release expendable and towed/retrivable decoys, as well as helping the pilot with situational awareness of the threat. | |||
==Foreign operators== | ==Foreign operators== | ||
Israel uses a Strike Eagle variant specific to national needs and U.S. export controls. | Israel uses a Strike Eagle variant specific to national needs and U.S. export controls. | ||
==Successor== | ==Successor== | ||
For the United States, the successor to the F-15 air superiority and probably advanced fighter bomber series is the [[F-22 Raptor]]. | For the United States, the successor to the F-15 air superiority and probably advanced fighter bomber series is the [[F-22 Raptor]]. With the proposed early end of production of the F-22, with funds to be transferred to the [[F-35A Lightning II]], the Joint Strike Fighter should be able to replace the Strike Eagle. |
Revision as of 19:44, 14 August 2010
The F-15 Strike Eagle aircraft is an advanced two-seat fighter-bomber, complementing the F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. Originally, the F-16 Fighting Falcon was seen as the only Air Force fighter-bomber of its generation, but the Strike Eagle evolved as a high-end attack aircraft. This evolution was over the objections of Air Force leaders who, perhaps emotionally, valued the air-to-air mission above all else; an informal motto for the original F-15 program was "not a pound for air to ground".
Avionics
Strike Eagle avionics interconnect through the MIL-STD-1553B bus, and participates in the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System.
Radar
Originally, the Strike Eagle used the AN/APG-70, but the additional ground attack software of this system is reconverging with the AN/APG-63 series on the F-15 Eagle, in the new AN/APG-63 V(4) version.
Communications
Its AN/ARC-210 radio is compatible with the HAVE QUICK II UHF radio used in air operations and the VHF SINCGARS radio used by ground forces. The radio extends into the HF spectrum, and also connects to tactical satellite communications. It has embedded encryption as well as frequency agility.
Defensive
The aircraft has an AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispenser System [CMDS], is a "smart" dispenser that connects directly to infrared and radar warning receivers, release expendable and towed/retrivable decoys, as well as helping the pilot with situational awareness of the threat.
Foreign operators
Israel uses a Strike Eagle variant specific to national needs and U.S. export controls.
Successor
For the United States, the successor to the F-15 air superiority and probably advanced fighter bomber series is the F-22 Raptor. With the proposed early end of production of the F-22, with funds to be transferred to the F-35A Lightning II, the Joint Strike Fighter should be able to replace the Strike Eagle.