F-15 “Defeats” F-16: How the Strike Eagle Beat the F-16XL to Replace the Aging F-111 Warplane

The F-15E Strike Eagle is an advanced derivative of the F-15 Eagle, which has been the backbone for the USAF’s combat operations, particularly in air-to-ground strike, interdiction, and close air support roles since the Cold War era. In fact, the F-15 holds the distinction of having more than 100 air-to-air kills to its name. An […] The post F-15 “Defeats” F-16: How the Strike Eagle Beat the F-16XL to Replace the Aging F-111 Warplane appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.