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Su-27: The Russian Plane Built to Destroy the F-15
Can the Su-27 stand toe-to-toe with the world’s top fighter jets? With its powerful engines, advanced maneuverability, and ...
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How US airmen in the Middle East designed nose art for their F-15 fighter jets
When the 389th Fighter Squadron arrived at the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, not one of their F-15E Strike Eagles were displaying nose art. However, with the work of one airman, this has changed ...
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F-22 Raptor: The Best 'Air Superiority Fighter' in the World
The Raptor program achieved its first significant milestone in May 2005, when the first combat-capable F-22 was delivered to the 27th Fighter Squadron ... the best F-15, F-16 and F-18 'adversaries.' ...
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F-15E pilot, in a jet called ‘Mullet,’ packs Zyn and kills drones
The pilot and his F-15E are part of the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, which recently returned back to base after taking part in U.S. operations in the Middle East. The 494th, along with ...
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Russian-made Su-27/30 fighter jets third most popular combat aircraft worldwide
Russia’s Sukhoi Su-27 ... F-18 Hornet/Super Hornet aircraft. There are 1,047 F-18 fighter jets in the world or 7% of the total number of combat aircraft operational globally. The US-made F-15 ...
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Air Force jets are sporting new kill markings after downing drones
F-15Es with the Air Force’s 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron have some new paint after they helped shoot down dozens of Iranian drones. By Nicholas Slayton Posted on May 11, 2024 One of the ...
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F-15Es with new electronic-warfare system make their debut in the UK
An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 494th Fighter Squadron flies out of RAF Lakenheath ... The system allows F-15 fighters to detect and jam threats through geolocation and radar warning, helping ...