During the Cold War in the 1970s and 1980s, Soviet MiG-25 Foxbats capable of speeds above Mach 3 became one of the biggest ...

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle became one of the most successful fighter aircraft ever built, dominating the skies with ...

The F-15 Eagle entered service with the United States Air Force in 1979, and is still used by the U.S. and its many allies. The fighter is an export aircraft, and many countries operate F-15 jets in ...

At the heart of the F-15’s performance capabilities is a thrust-to-weight ratio in excess of 1:1, even when loaded with a typical combat payload—one of the first fourth-generation fighter jets to ...

The F-15EX is the latest iteration of the F-15, an aircraft that has proven itself over decades of combat experience. Boeing’s F-15EX Eagle II is a significant upgrade on the iconic F-15 platform.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The United States Central Command confirmed on Sunday evening ...

The F-15 Eagle—designed by McDonnell Douglas and fielded in 1976—has anchored U.S. and allied air superiority for nearly five decades Its combat reputation is unmatched: the Eagle community is ...

After 45 years of operations, the 18th Wing conducted its last F-15C Eagle sortie, which also represents the type’s last U.S. Air Force active-duty flight. The U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) 18th Wing ...

Barnes ANG Base retires its last F-15C Eagles as the 104th Fighter Wing transitions to the F-35A Lightning II. A familiar sound has faded from the skies over Westfield, Massachusetts, when on Oct. 23, ...