5. Boeing F-15X Eagle – USA
Produced by: Boeing
The US Air Force is the main user.
*Price per unit: $87.7 million* The Eagle was first introduced in the 1970s. The F-15 Eagle is used by Israel, Japan, and Saudi Arabia in addition to the U.S. Air Force. In 1972, the U.S. Air Force approved Boeing’s proposal since the armed service required a specialized fighter aircraft for air superiority.
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Since going into service in 1976, the Eagle has been one of the most successful fighters, with 100 victories and zero losses in aerial combat. The IDF, which has a particular fondness for the F-15, has accounted for the majority of its kills. The most recent version of the Eagle, the F-15X, has improved speed, range, and payload. According to Boeing, X is intended to serve as the U.S. Air Force’s “backbone fighter.”
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