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To: dagunk

Multiple decades between the two platforms, even with upgrades, many things cant be updated on the f15


4 posted on 02/25/2026 9:37:25 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Secret Agent Man

Multiple decades between the two platforms, even with upgrades, many things cant be updated on the f15

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Ah Yes, at least partially true.

The airframes are pretty much stuck at the 1970s. Some minor mods can be done, nothing major.

The engines can be upgraded, don’t know if this was done. I walked 45 years ago.

The electronics, particularly the radar and electronic warfare equipment and cockpit isplays, can be completely ripped out and replaced with new equipment. The art has improved considerably. That’s the edge we have over adversaries.

And the F-15 airframe is still pretty durned good; better than most.

Worked Eagles for about 4 years.


5 posted on 02/25/2026 10:16:23 PM PST by dagunk
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