F-15E STRIKE EAGLE explores the development, technology, weapons, combat missions, and operational history of one of the U.S. Air Force's most important long-range strike fighters.Developed from the legendary F-15 air-superiority fighter, the Strike Eagle was created to combine exceptional performance with the ability to attack targets deep inside hostile territory. This volume follows the aircraft from its origins and development to its evolution into a powerful multirole combat platform capable of operating by day or night and in demanding weather conditions.Inside this volume, readers will discover:¿ Development and evolution of the F-15E Strike Eagle¿ Cockpit, engines, radar, sensors, and targeting systems¿ Air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons¿ The role of the pilot and weapon systems officer¿ Combat missions from the Gulf War to later operations¿ Tactics, range, payload, and precision-strike capabilities¿ The continuing role of the Strike Eagle in modern air powerCombining technical detail with operational history, F-15E STRIKE EAGLE explains not only how the aircraft works, but also how it has been employed in combat and why its combination of speed, range, payload, sensors, and precision weapons has made it such a significant part of American combat aviation.Written for aviation enthusiasts, military history readers, modelers, students, and anyone interested in modern combat aircraft.Volume 2 of the MODERN AMERICAN COMBAT AIRCRAFT series.
