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The first F-15I arrived in Israel in 1997.

That’s a ringing endorsement for a warplane first flown in the early 1970s.

The Strike Eagle’s performance in the Gulf War stirred Israeli interest.

Israel Loves the F-15—and Wants Even More of Them If Israel purchases more F-15s, it will almost certainly end up flying the platform for the better part of a century. Here's What You Need To Remember: The IAF’s adoption of the F-35I “Adir” fighter did not dampen the country’s enthusiasm for the F-15. The IAF still calls the aircraft its “strategic aircraft,” with the head of the Air Force stating, “At the end of the day, when we want to reach far distances with few aircraft many arms - the F-15I wins.”  One of the fighter jets most associated with Israel is the F-15 Eagle...

Hamas Should Be Scared: Israel's Strike Eagle Fighter is Straight Up Fearsome If Israel purchases more F-15s, it will almost certainly end up flying the platform for the better part of a century. Here's What You Need to Remember: The Strike Eagle’s performance in the Gulf War stirred Israeli interest. The Gulf War had not exactly gone as planned for Tel Aviv, which had been bombarded by Scud missiles launched by Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.  A long-range fighter would be a necessary weapon for deterring or failing that destroying, threats from the east.  One of the fighter jets most as...