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Thus far, only two F-15EXs have been delivered, and both saw action during the exercises. The war game, dubbed Northern Edge 21, saw the new F-15EX integrating with the older air-superiority workhorse F-15Cs theyre slated to replace, as well as the fighters fifth-generation counterparts in the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. It also accompanied F-15E, or Strike Eagles, which are versions of the famed fighter designed specifically for air-to-ground engagements. The two F-15EXs flew al...

Lt. Col. John ORear of the 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron told Air Force the F-15EX "tallied some kills," but also took some losses. ORear said the performance met expectations, as any simulated adversary worth practicing against would naturally be strong enough to inflict losses. ➡️ Must-Read The F-15EX is the latest version of the F-15 Eagle series of fighters. After entering service in the late 1970s, the Eagle was a mainstay among the Air Forces air superiority fighters for more ...

Northern Edge 21 Wraps Up Achieving Important Testing Goals Of New Capabilities For The Joint Forces Northern Edge 21 Wraps Up Achieving Important Testing Goals Of New Capabilities For The Joint Forces A view from the cockpit of the U-2 Dragon Lady as it flies over the USS Roosevelt during Northern Edge 21. (Photo: U.S. Air Force/Beale AFB) The high-end realistic scenario of Northern Edge 21 allowed testers to assess the behaviour of new systems and upgrades before their fielding to frontline u...