F-15E Strike Eagle

* AFD
* AFD Storm
* AFD Strike

Purchase from Bellona Airbase after completing the hidden mission "The Glass Scale" (*AFD Storm*)
Advancing to Phase 8 (*AFD Strike*)

"*The F-15E, based on the f-15, was developed to take over the attack-bomber role of the F-111. Over 60% of the aircraft was redesigned (including additional ordinance and increased strategic capabilities), making for a dramatic rise in performance for this "iron eagle", which continues to hunt its prey.*"
―*Airforce Delta Storm* manual description, page 27.

"*This large F-15 can handle itself in the air and in ground-combat with its larger payload. It's a steal at this price.*"
―Harry's description of this plane in the shop.
The **F-15E Strike Eagle** is a recurring aircraft in the *Airforce Delta* series, it has appeared in all three *Airforce Delta* games, being usable by Ruth Valentine in *Airforce Delta Strike*.

## Origin (Real-Life)

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a multirole aircraft, derived from the **F-15C Eagle**. It was originally developed for the Enhanced Tactical Fighter program, competing against the F-16XL. Needless to say, this aircraft emerged as the chosen candidate. It was designed for deep air interdiction missions, without the need for additional support.

## Design (All Games)

Needless to say, this craft looks nearly identical to the original Eagle; Large wings, straight vertical stabilizers, twin engine design with the addition of conformal fuel tanks (CFT) attached on both sides of the fuselage. A very recognizable aircraft.

## Performance

### *Airforce Delta*

An alright plane. Like all game-completion planes (Excluding the MiG-1.44 MFI), it's merely decent. Compared to the F-15S/MT Active you already have, this has slightly higher speed and defense, but slightly worse power and mobility. Like... Literally an inch difference in all aspects. Thus, this plane is basically a clone of the F-15S that you'll probably never really need since you've probably already got the F-15S by now... Meh.

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

Despite what you may think, this craft is only decent. The F-15S/MT Active is better than this craft in all aspects; and you can unlock it very early on, too. Sadly, this plane is hamstrung by this large flaw. All stats compared to the F-15S are inferior, so once you obtain that, this is essentially worthless.

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

An above average attack plane for Ruth. Despite Harry's mentioning of this being able to handle air targets, the anti air on this craft is bad, so it's not recommended for anti air combat. However, for ground attack, it's very proficient. It possesses a decent special weapon for the job (FAEBs) and is effective at its role. Arguably Ruth's best anti-ground craft. However, when it comes to anti-air, you should use something else, such as the YF-23A Black Widow II, the Su-30MKI, or the Su-35 "Flanker E".

## Statistics

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

 **Range:** | 3

*Note: There are no differences in stats between the US and PAL versions.*

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

(Clockwise starting from top)

 **Speed:** | Medium-high

## Enemy Appearances (Missions)

### *Airforce Delta*

* A lone F-15E appears in Home Air Defense as an optional target.

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

* A lone F-15E appears in The Battle for Notos Sea as an optional target. In the PAL version, another appears in Destroy the Aerial Base, again as an optional target.

## Gallery

### *Airforce Delta*

Enemy F-15E from Home Air Defense.Ditto, plus emblem.
### *Airforce Delta Storm*

Picture, plus stats.F-15E Strike Eagle wallpaper.F-15E Strike Eagle's in flight.F-15E Strike Eagle in flight.F-15E Strike Eagle in flight.F-15E Strike Eagle collage.Enemy F-15E from The Battle for Notos Sea.Ditto, from Destroy the Aerial Base (NTSC-J & PAL version only).Ditto, plus UF emblem.Player F-15EPlayer F-15EPlayer F-15EPlayer F-15ECharlie 05 and his wingman's F-15E escorting an Allied Forces B-52H
### *Airforce Delta Strike*

F-15E in Ruth's color scheme.F-15E with a generic color scheme.F-15E with Ferrite coating.Ruth's F-15E flying alongside Ken's MiG-29SMT "Fulcrum C".Ruth's F-15E in flight.Ruth's F-15E alongside Ken's MiG-29SMT "Fulcrum C" and John's Su-47 Berkut.Aircraft statistics.F-15E Strike Eagle cockpit in *Airforce Delta Strike*.The F-15E's special weapons, Fuel-Air Explosive Bombs.