F-15E Strike Eagle
Coverage of F-15E Strike Eagle in the Nexus archive.
- Iran shot down 'highly sophisticated' attack helicopter, Trump says
US President Donald Trump claimed Iran shot down a 'highly sophisticated' Apache attack helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to respond. The incident contradicts Trump's earlier assertions that Iran's air defenses and military capabilities were 'annihilated,' as Iran has recently demonstrated its ability to conduct missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli targets.
- By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain
The U.S. military claims to have destroyed over 80% of Iran's air defense systems and more than 90% of its regular navy fleet during weeks of conflict, though Iran retains some capabilities. A U.S. F-15E jet was shot down, indicating Tehran's ability to retaliate despite administration assertions of near-total destruction.
- What happens when a fighter pilot ejects? Inside the split-second escape after F-15E hit over Iran
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle crew ejected after being hit by enemy fire over Iran, triggering a high-risk rescue mission. Both airmen were successfully recovered, highlighting the dangers of ejection and the challenges of extricating personnel from hostile territory.
- What happens when a fighter pilot ejects? Inside the split-second escape after F-15E hit over Iran
A U.S. Air Force F-15E crew ejected after their aircraft was hit by enemy fire over Iran, triggering a high-risk rescue mission. Both airmen were successfully recovered, highlighting the extreme forces of ejection and the importance of rapid rescue operations in contested airspace.
- RAF eyes cheap drone-killer as Typhoon jet tests laser-guided rockets
The RAF is exploring a laser-guided rocket system tested on Typhoon jets as a cost-effective solution for countering uncrewed aerial threats. BAE Systems conducted successful trials, following earlier US tests with F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft.
- The Media Just Can’t Help Turning Iran Fighter Jet Rescue Into “Black Hawk Down”
The article discusses the media's dramatization of the U.S. airman rescue from Iran, comparing it to the film 'Black Hawk Down,' while criticizing the administration's handling of the war. It highlights how outlets like the New York Times and Washington Post portrayed the operation as a high-stakes mission with CIA deception tactics.
- U.S. launched "air armada" to rescue F-15 crew in Iran
The U.S. military executed a large-scale rescue operation using 176 aircraft and hundreds of personnel to save the crew of a downed F-15E Strike Eagle in Iran. The mission, part of Operation Epic Fury, involved complex coordination to mislead Iranian forces and safely extract the pilot and weapon-system officer.