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Re: by HoldOnAMinute on Friday April 03, 2026 @11:51AM (#47628199)
Why would they send such an old plane into a combat situation unless they wanted it to get shot down?
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Re: by seanmcdirmid on Friday April 03, 2026 @11:53AM (#47628231)
F-15s are appropriate for many missions. I think you are thinking of the chapter less capable F-16s instead?
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Re: by Someone1234 on Friday April 03, 2026 @11:55AM (#47628270)
The F-15EX Eagle II entered service in 2011 and is still being built.

As to why: payload capacity.

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