Even in a scenario where military aviation is moving into the 5th generation, for fighters, and some nations are already moving towards the 6th, the United States is still betting on a 4th generation fighter, the F-15.
The new version of the classic North American fighter, which is currently only being planned, will be called the F-15X and will feature a new range of weapons, flight controls, modern cockpit displays and a more powerful radar, which in the current military aviation scenario is critical. for up to 20 missiles is a highlight of the new model, in addition to having Stealth technology.
In addition to the cost of the USAF, Boeing's expectation is the sale of the F-15X outside the USA, and a nation in the old continent that can acquire the new version of the Eagle is the Luftwaffe (Air Force of ), which is already planning the retirement of the Panavia Tornado fighter jets.
The F-15 is a fighter developed during the 70s and entered service with the USAF in the following decade, the fighter became known for its power, speed and good air superiority. At the time it was launched, the intention was to compete with the best fighters of the former USSR, such as another legendary fighter that is the MiG-29.
Several upgrades to the F-15 were created, the latest being the launch of the F-15E Strike Eagle. The various versions of the fighter prove that, like the F-16, it is possible to compete with the new platforms udated 1980s designs, with new technologies.
