The US Air Force has picked a name for its new F-15EX fighter plane. During an unveiling ceremony at the base, they announced that the new plane will be called the F-15 Eagle II in a nod to its predecessor the F-15 Eagle. The F-15EX is the first US Air Force fourth-generation fighter program in over 20 years. The maiden flight for the new plane took place in February at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
After that success, the Air Force accepted the first of the planes on March 10th at Eglin. The second F-15EX is expected to arrive at the base this month. Six more are due to be delivered in 2023.
Boeing won the estimated $1.2 billion contract from the Air Force to build the multi-role fighter. It uses the same design as the F-15 Eagle but uses up-to-date electronics and technologies...MORE
