F-15EX Eagle II What is it? The next-generation upgrade of Boeing’s F-15.
Its equivalents in the world
| Aircraft | Manufacturer / Country | Class | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-15EX | Boeing — 🇺🇸 | 4.5 generation heavy | ≈13,000 kg |
| F-16V Block 70 | Lockheed — 🇺🇸 | 4.5 generation | ≈7,700 kg |
| Eurofighter Typhoon | Eurofighter — 🇪🇺 | 4.5 generation | ≈9,000 kg |
| Rafale F4 | Dassault — 🇫🇷 | 4.5 generation | ≈9,500 kg |
| Su-35S | Sukhoi — 🇷🇺 | 4.5+ generation | ≈8,000 kg |
| J-16 | Shenyang — 🇨🇳 | 4.5 generation | ≈12,000 kg |
| F-35A | Lockheed — 🇺🇸 | 5. generation stealth | ≈8,160 kg |
| KAAN | TUSAŞ — 🇹🇷 | 5. generation (development) | High target |
The F-15EX is concrete proof that the U.S. Air Force is still producing a platform from the 70s 50 years later. This demonstrates how long a successful aircraft design can remain valuable. Comparison for Turkey: The freedom modernization of the F-16 follows the same philosophy: keeping an old platform alive with modern aircraft and munitions.
