The F-15E Strike Eagle is a multirole strike aircraft of the F-15 Eagle family that is featured regularly in the Ace Combat series. Compared to the F-15C Eagle, the F-15E features improved avionics, conformal tanks, and multiple weapon hardpoints.
History
Strangereal
The first known deployment of the Strike Eagle was during the Belkan War. They were primarily fielded by the Belkan Air Force particularly during the middle stages of the conflict. Strike Eagles were used as escort craft for the flight of Bm-335 Lindwurm bombers that were equipped with nuclear warheads during the infamous Operation Ravage.
During the Usean Continental War, the Independent State Allied Forces and Erusea both had the aircraft. ISAF's first Stonehenge assault included a full squadron of F-15Es that were shot down by Yellow Squadron.
In 2010, during the Circum-Pacific War, they were used by Yuktobania to attack Osean forces during the Jilachi Desert Invasion. The Osean Air Defense Force had access to the craft during the same conflict.[2]
During the Emmeria-Estovakia War, both Emmerian and Estovakian forces utilized the Strike Eagle as a multirole aircraft. The most notable users were the Republic of Emmeria Air Force's Garuda Team and Estovakian Civil War veteran Dragan Panadic, callsign "Oryol," who was shot down during the Rargom Beach offensive on January 26, 2016.[3]
F-15Es were fielded by both the Erusean Air Force and the Osean Air Defense Force during the Lighthouse War. Osean aircraft during the conflict had the ability to be fielded with a new tactical laser system, their most prominent F-15E unit being Salamander Squadron who used the airframe to aid in the defense of Stonehenge during Operation Dragon Breath and later took part in Operation Giant's Step. Erusea, on the other hand, used the F-15E very sparingly, seemingly due to their preference for the Su-34 Fullback. However, Erusea did possess a large number of F-15Es in reserve, many of which were deployed over Artiglio Port to defend the Erusean Royal Navy's advanced nuclear submarine Alicorn during Operation Sighthound, however, the defense ended in failure and many F-15Es were lost to the Long Range Strategic Strike Group.[1] Later on, during Operation Giant's Step, a squadron of Erusean F-15Es were hurriedly sortied to aid in the failing defenses of Farbanti. However the squadron arrived too late into the battle and in too small numbes to turn the tides of battle.[4] The most notable Erusean F-15E pilot was Samuel Everest, who was shot down over Artiglio Port during Operation Three of a Kind.[5]
On June 30, 2020, the F-15Es of Emmerian aces Talisman and Shamrock were showcased at a ceremony commemorating 25 years since the end of the Belkan War at Redmill Air Force Base in Osea, alongside other foreign air units. The Emmerian military had sent these aircraft among others after being invited by the Osean government.[6]
Assault Horizon Universe
F-15Es were used by Warwolf Squadron when they flew their sortie in Derbent.
Join Assault Universe
The F-15E was used by both the Valahia terrorist organization and the International Union Peacekeeping Force during the Valahia Crisis and the Golden Axe Plan.
Infinity Universe
The Strike Eagle was one of the aircraft designs Wernher and Noah Enterprises produced with their Advanced Automated Aviation Plant and made available to sale to national and mercenary forces. During Operation Eternal Liberation, this aircraft was modestly popular with both United Nations Forces and the USEA Federation, seeing action all around the Eurasia continent.
Game Analysis
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
- "A vastly improved version of the double-seater F-15 bomber. Various parts have been reinforced for greater robustness, and its armament boasts huge air-to-ground payload. It maintains the air combat prowess of the craft it was based on, making it a powerful machine adept at both anti-air and anti-surface warfare. Nicknamed "Strike Eagle", at present more improvements are being planned, as well as a stealth variant."
- ― Data Viewer
How to Unlock
- The F-15E is available on the Aircraft Tree and costs 680,000 MRP. It requires purchasing either the F-15C Eagle or the F-15J.
Statistics
Weapons
Part Slots
- BODY: 34
- ARMS: 34
- MISC: 34
Named Pilots
Skins
- Osea: Gunship grey
- Erusea: Three-tone green and grey “Charcoal Lizard” camouflage, based on F-15E prototype (Unlocked by earning the "Mass Destruction" medal: Shoot down 30 or more UAVs in Campaign Mission 03, "Two-pronged Strategy".
- Special: Three-tone tan/brown/light grey camouflage based on the F-15I. (Unlocked by shooting down Gazelle in Campaign Mission 08, "Pipeline Destruction".
- Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings.
- Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings.
- Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings.
- Garuda: Garuda Team livery
Gallery
Cockpit view with TLS active
Ace Combat Infinity
- "A fighter bomber with the air-to-air combat ability of the F-15C and additional air-to-ground capabilities. Able to be equipped with a diverse array of armaments, including anti-aircraft, ground attack, multi lock-on missiles and aerial bombs, it is capable of dealing with variety of situations. Called the "Strike Eagle", through the exterior is almost the same as the F-15C, it provides various ground attack improvements."
- ― Hangar
| Lv.
|
Cst
|
Price
|
GUN
|
MSL
|
4AAM
|
SFFS
|
4AGM
|
SP
|
MO
|
ST
|
AA
|
AG
|
DF
|
| 1 |
625 |
408,320 |
365 |
120 |
14 |
– |
– |
C+ |
D |
D+ |
D+ |
D |
E
|
| 2 |
665 |
28,160 |
401 |
122 |
18 |
– |
– |
B |
D+ |
D+ |
C |
D |
D
|
| 3 |
705 |
40,840 |
437 |
124 |
22 |
– |
– |
B+ |
C |
C |
C |
D+ |
D+
|
| 4 |
745 |
74,630 |
473 |
128 |
26 |
18 |
– |
B+ |
C |
C |
C |
D+ |
C
|
| 5 |
785 |
126,720 |
510 |
132 |
30 |
20 |
– |
A |
C+ |
C+ |
C |
C |
C
|
| 6 |
825 |
436,480[a] |
546 |
134 |
34 |
22 |
– |
A+ |
C+ |
C+ |
C+ |
C |
C+
|
| 7 |
865 |
183,040 |
583 |
136 |
38 |
23 |
38 |
A+ |
B |
C+ |
C+ |
C+ |
B
|
| 8 |
905 |
281,600 |
620 |
138 |
42 |
24 |
42 |
S |
B |
C+ |
C+ |
C+ |
B+
|
| 9 |
945 |
478,720 |
657 |
142 |
44 |
25 |
44 |
S |
B+ |
B |
B |
C+ |
A
|
| 10 |
985 |
901,120 |
694 |
146 |
46 |
26 |
46 |
S+ |
B+ |
B |
B |
B |
S
|
| 11 |
1032 |
1,802,240 |
730 |
150 |
48 |
27 |
48 |
S+ |
A |
B+ |
B |
B |
S
|
| 12 |
1079 |
1,422,080 |
767 |
154 |
50 |
28 |
50 |
S+ |
A+ |
B+ |
B+ |
B+ |
S+
|
| 13 |
1126 |
2,647,040 |
804 |
158 |
52 |
29 |
52 |
S+ |
A+ |
A |
B+ |
B+ |
S+
|
| 14 |
1173 |
3,604,480 |
841 |
162 |
54 |
30 |
54 |
S+ |
S |
A |
B+ |
B+ |
S+
|
| 15 |
1220 |
4,547,840 |
878 |
166 |
58 |
32 |
58 |
S+ |
S |
A+ |
A |
A |
S+
|
| 16 |
1281 |
6,589,440 |
911 |
168 |
60 |
33 |
60 |
S+ |
S+ |
A+ |
A |
A |
S+
|
| 17 |
1340 |
7,518,720 |
945 |
170 |
62 |
34 |
62 |
S++ |
S+ |
A+ |
A |
A |
S+
|
| 18 |
1399 |
8,462,080 |
978 |
172 |
64 |
35 |
64 |
S++ |
S+ |
S |
A+ |
A+ |
S++
|
| 19 |
1458 |
10,813,440 |
1012 |
174 |
66 |
36 |
66 |
S++ |
S+ |
S |
A+ |
A+ |
S++
|
| 20 |
1517 |
13,643,520 |
1046 |
176 |
70 |
38 |
70 |
S++ |
S+ |
S |
S |
S |
S++
|
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 28 BODY, 28 ARMS, and 28 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Striker
- Lv.10: Night Vision
- Lv.15: High Mobility Aerial Fortress
- Lv.20: All-Round Heavy Hitter
Skin Galleries
Description
- A standard dark gray body.
Gallery
An F-15E firing a missile
Description
- Three-tone "European One" camouflage
Availability
Gallery
Description
- Israeli F-15I Ra'am livery
Availability
Gallery
Description
- White & blue scheme based on the TF-15A / F-15B 71-0290 (the origin of the F-15 S/MTD)
Availability
Gallery
Banner advertising Event Skin #03
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
- "A fighter bomber with the air-to-air combat ability of the F-15C and additional air-to-ground capabilities. Able to be equipped with a diverse array of armaments, including anti-aircraft, ground attack, multi lock-on missiles and aerial bombs, it is capable of dealing with a variety of situations. Called the "Strike Eagle," though the exterior is almost the same as the F-15C, it provides various ground attack improvements."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The F-15E is available for the campaign prior to mission 8: Pipeline.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Mobility: Medium
- Stability: Medium-High
- Fire Power: High
- Defense: High
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: Gunship grey body.
- Color 2: Two-tone green and grey “Charcol Lizard” camouflage, based on prototype F-15E.
- Color 3: White fuselage & blue leading edges scheme based on the TF-15A / F-15B 71-0290 (the origin of the F-15 S/MTD).
- Color 4: Garuda Team livery
- Color 5: Tiger Pattern
- Color 6: THE IDOLMASTER CHIHAYA
- Color 7: THE IDOLMASTER CHIHAYA (Monochrome)
Gallery
An F-15E being fired upon over
Derbent
Firing upon the train lines in Derbent
Another shot over the Derbent train lines
Another flyby over Hamada
Landing at an airfield in Hamada
Taking off from the Hamada airfield
Both aircraft breaking right
Ace Combat: Joint Assault
- "This F-15 adds ground attack capabilities to its full-scale aerial combat abilities."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 19: Desert Gust or multiplayer mission 13&14: Dragon Slayer. Costs $66,000.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
Named Pilots
- Mr.8 - Found in Nightwatch (12B). appears during the first Mission Update, only targetable after two of the Spiridus's FCUs are destroyed
Gallery
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
- "F-15E adds a variety of air-to-ground modifications to the already excellent air superiority design of the F-15. It can be distinguished from its predecessor by the conformal fuel tanks under the fuselage, fitted to extend attack range without sacrificing payload. The F-15E boasts first class speed, excellent acceleration and durability. This aircraft can be fitted with powerful high-performance missiles or cluster bombs for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. This large-bodied multirole aircraft excels on battlefronts."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 9: Heavy Command Cruiser.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
Named Pilots
Gallery
Skin 3 - Estovakia SP (Oryol)
Skin 4 - Active Stripes <Pack 01>
Skin 5 - Cipher <Pack 03>
Skin 7 - Razgriz <Pack 07>
Skin 8 - Yellow Squadron <Pack 00>
Skin 9 - Mobius <Pack 00>
Skin 10 - The Idolmaster Chihaya <Pack 05>
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
- "This F-15 adds ground attack capabilities to its full-scale aerial combat abilities."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Clear mission 07B - Standoff in the Skies II. Costs 23,200 credits.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Aurelia: Dark gray body
- Leasath: F-15I camouflage
- Special 1: Air superiority gray
- Special 2: F-15A paint scheme; red wings and stabilizers
Named Pilots
- Rage - Found in The Wasteland. Spawns in the southern part of the map when the mission timer reaches 3 minutes remaining.
Gallery
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
- "Known as the "Strike Eagle," this F-15 adds ground attack capabilities to its full-scale aerial combat abilities. The outward design of this fighter appears similar to that of the F-15, but has in fact undergone extensive modification."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 12: The Stage of Apocalypse on Mercenary Ace Style. Costs 100,000 credits.
Statistics
- Speed: 73
- Mobility: 55
- Stability: 77
- Defense: 75
- Air to Air: 42
- Air to Ground: 87
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Dark gray body
- Mercenary: F-15I camouflage
- Soldier: Two-tone forest green camouflage.
- Knight: Blue body with grey outline, F-15DJ "Naka Ao" aggressor color scheme
- Special: Low-vis tiger pattern, Gunn color scheme from Ace Combat 04
Named Pilots
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
- "Known as the "Strike Eagle," this F-15 variant is the ultimate attack aircraft, adding full-scale ground attack capabilities to its superior aerial combat ability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Available once the F-15C Eagle's Kill Rate Gauge is full. Costs 19,900.
Statistics
- Speed: 73
- Mobility: 55
- Stability: 77
- Defense: 75
- Air to Air: 42
- Air to Ground: 87
Weapons
Colors
- OS: Dark blue-gray body
- RZ: Black body with red vertical stabilizer trim
- YK: F-15I camouflage
Gallery
Razgriz color in the hangar
An F-15E in Yuktobanian colors
Yuktobanian F-15E fly over Jilachi Desert
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
- "Advanced air-to-ground avionics and weapons provide this air superiority F-15 with great anti-surface capability."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete campaign mission 12: Stonehenge Offensive. Costs 505,000 credits.
Statistics
- Speed: Above average
- Air-to-air: High
- Air-to-ground: Above average
- Mobility: High
- Stability: Average
- Defense: High
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Dark gray body
- Erusea: Two-tone forest green camouflage.
- Special: Low-vis tiger pattern, loosely based off the 53rd TFS’s Tiger Meet F-15C in 1991.
Named Pilots
Gallery
Erusean color scheme hangar
Ace Gunn color scheme hangar
Ace Combat 2
The F-15E is not available to the player in this game.
Gallery
F-15E enemy paint schemes
Trivia
- The YK colour in AC5, Mercenary scheme in ACZ, Leasath colour scheme in ACX, Color 2 in ACJA, the Event Skin #2 in ACI, the SP paint scheme in AC7 is the color scheme of the Israeli F-15I Ra'am, a special variant based on the F-15E.
- Not including DLC missions, the F-15E is the rarest enemy in Skies Unknown, as only four spawn in Battle for Farbanti after a sufficiently numerous amount of targets are destroyed. As the F-15Es are positioned very far down the spawn order, the player would have to destroy nearly all enemy fighters in order for the F-15Es to spawn.
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.
References
Flyby
An F-15E refueling
Firing the TLS
Cockpit view with TLS active
Flyby
Flyby
Flyby
Garuda (after update)
Garuda (after update)
Garuda (before update)
Garuda (before update)
Garuda (before update)
Taxiing
Flyby
Skin 1
Skin 2
Skin 3
Skin 4
Skin 5
Skin 6
Skin 7
Cockpit
Instruments
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