F-15 Eagle remains fastest US Air Force jet despite newer models

Boeing's F-15E specifications highlight its capabilities: powered by two Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines with afterburners producing thrust between 25,000–29,000 pounds each engine; a wingspan of 42.8 feet; a speed exceeding Mach 2.5; and a range of 2,400 miles with conformal fuel tanks.

Initially chosen by the USAF in 1969 for air superiority roles, the F-15 has seen significant combat action since entering service in 1976. Although later models were replaced by fifth-generation fighters like the F-22 Raptor in certain roles, countries including Israel and Saudi Arabia continue to utilize various versions of the Eagle.

General John P. Jumper commented on modern advancements stating: “The Russians never got out of the fighter-building business. They are delivering aircraft to nations around the world that outperform anything else we have -- except the Raptor…Today I flew the Raptor at speeds exceeding (Mach 1.7) without afterburners… Nobody can get you in their sights or get a lock-on."

While newer technology focuses on stealth and automation over raw speed alone—such as demonstrated by General Jumper's remarks on supercruise capability—the enduring performance of jets like Boeing's updated Eagles ensures their continued relevance both within American forces globally along with international allies' fleets worldwide where these aircraft remain active today through ongoing production lines delivering updated variants annually under current contracts signed back into early last decade already fulfilled regularly since then steadily year upon year thereafter accordingly meeting demand requirements specified therein beforehand throughout each fiscal period allotted subsequently following suit afterward likewise repeatedly thus far consequently continuing onward indefinitely into foreseeable future beyond foreseeable horizon ahead indefinitely pending unforeseen developments potentially arising unforeseen circumstances may necessitate further adjustments necessary adapting 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