F-15K Slam Eagle

F-15K Slam Eagle

 

The F-15K Slam Eagle is a variant of the combat-proven F-15E Strike Eagle. Equipped with the latest technological upgrades, it is more capable, survivable, and maintainable than its predecessor, the F-15E, and is capable of long-range precision strike missions without escort, day or night, in any weather.

The F-15K Slam Eagle represents the technology of choice for the increasingly complex combat arena. It is a true multi-role aircraft that operates in the air-to-air, air-to-ground, and air-to-sea role. The F-15K is highly capable with an effective combination of brains and brawn.

In 2002, South Korea/the Republic of Korea ordered 40 F-15K worth $4.2 billion including a weapons package for its F-X program with deliveries beginning in 2005 and ending in August 2008. The F-15K Strike Eagle maiden flight occurred on March 3, 2005, in Saint Louis. Subsequently, the first F-15K for the Republic of Korea rolled out at Boeing's facility in Saint Louis, Missouri, on March 16, 2005.


The F-15K Slam Eagle was the first F-15E variant entitled to carry up to 12 JDAM/Mk-82 500 pounds bombs on the aircraft's conformal fuel tanks stations. The armament options of the F-15K also highlights Harpoon Block II, SLAM ER and AIM-9X missiles.

General Characteristics:

Length: 63.8 ft (19.45 m)

Height: 18.5 ft (5.64 m)

Wingspan: 42.8 ft (13.05 m)

Maximum gross takeoff weight and payload: 81,000 lbs (metric) and 23,000 lbs (metric)

Maximum combat radius without refueling: More than 1,000 nm (1,800 km)

Power - F-15K Next Fighter I Program: Two GE F110 turbofan engines, 29,000 lb (131 kN) thrust class

Power - F-15K Next Fighter II Program: Two Pratt & Whitney F-100-PW-229 EEP engines (29,100 lb (metric) thrust class)

Payload: A mix of air-to-air weaponry: 20mm cannon; AIM-120, AIM-9, AIM-7, and AGM-130 missiles

A mix of air-to-ground ordnance, including precision-guided munitions

The continuing success of the F-15K Slam Eagle is the result of a blend of speed, power, and agility – a combination that makes the aircraft the ultimate multi-role strike fighter. It is agile and highly capable in the dogfight role, precise and survivable in the strike role.

The Brains

A state-of-the-art cockpit and advanced avionics make the F-15K Slam Eagle and its aircrew as smart as they are capable. Combined with the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), the F-15K provides increased situational awareness and enhanced air-to-air and self-defense capabilities.

•The F-15K’s AN/APG-63 radar incorporates all air-to-air and air-to-ground modes of the APG-70 and adds Ground Moving Target Track, sea surface search and high resolution capability.

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Late-generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) system enhances target detection and tracking.

•Link 16 Fighter Data Link connects the Slam Eagle to the networked battlefield.

•Improved self-protection capability through the ALQ-135M

•Third-generation Infrared Search and Track for enhanced air-to-air capability

Combat Radius

The Slam Eagle operates with a combat radius/endurance of nearly 1,800 kilometers – more than 200 kilometers greater than any competitor’s aircraft.

Speed

With a top speed of Mach 2.5, the F-15K offers unmatched climbing and closing speeds.

Maximum Payload

The Slam Eagle carries a greater variety of weapons and a larger payload – more than 13,000 kilograms – to ensure a true multi-role strike capability.

•Mission capability rate exceeding 95%

•Two-man crew and advanced avionics ideal for night low-altitude strike

•Unparalleled range, payload and endurance for the deep-strike mission

•Service life planned through 2030+ with technology insertions and upgrades throughout the life cycle

Long-term Relationship

Boeing is committed to a strong, mutually beneficial long-term relationship with Korea, and values Korea as a key partner in Asia. Boeing and Korea are partners with a strategic relationship; partners in innovation, and partners for security.

courtesy :- www.boeing.com