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"textContent": "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 […]\n\nThe 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.",
"title": "F-15 “Defeats” F-16: How the Strike Eagle Beat the F-16XL to Replace the Aging F-111 Warplane"
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