USAF plans F-15 modernization

[fightingirish]

Slightly off-topic, but Japan is cleared to transform 98 of its F-15J Eagles into "Japanese Super Interceptors".
Link: https://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/japan-f-15j-modernization

 

[AN/AWW-14(V)]

FY20 - USAF will start work for MUOS Satcom integration on the F-15C/D and F-15E

http://www.airforcemag.com/DRArchive/Documents/2019/CR%20Impacts%20Oct%2022.pdf

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1192068222792720385

 

[sferrin]

"Advanced Tactical Missile Storage". Hmmm.. .

 

[Grey Havoc]

First F-15QA fighter flown for Qatar

Boeing has conducted a 90min first flight with Qatar's lead F-15QA fighter, describing the model as "the most advanced version" of the twin-engined type ever manufactured.

www.flightglobal.com

 

[TomcatViP]

Is that a full Carbon Wing skin?!!

 

[Grey Havoc]

I'm wondering that too.

 

[TomcatViP]

Nothing that I have read so far mentions anything specific but elevators skins are made of composites since Eagle inception, that we know. Here it does appear as if they are sharing the same revetement. So either the wing is now made of old epoxy matrix or everything was re-designed.

 

[TomS]

There are some comments in the article below about the F-15QA wing being a new structural design with old aerodynamics.

https://www.flightglobal.com/helico...15s-pave-upgrade-path-for-usaf/127193.article

In an interview with FlightGlobal on 22 February, Parker also confirmed the F-15QA also will be delivered with a redesigned wing that strengthens the internal structure without changing the aerodynamics,. The redesign was made possible by using advanced new manufacturing techniques developed within Boeing in the last few years, he adds.