Why the first operational F-15EXs are a very big deal

Name: Why the first operational F-15EXs are a very big deal
Uploaded: 2026-09-20T16:30:52.768Z
Duration: 5 min 30 s
Channel: Take over the Sky
Description: For the first time ever, operational American F-15EX Eagle IIs dropped live bombs in combat exercises being held in Nevada earlier this month, but I think some people may still not fully appreciate just how different this new F-15EX is from its Eagle predecessors. So, let’s run it down.

Take over the Sky

Sep 20, 2026

For the first time ever, operational American F-15EX Eagle IIs dropped live bombs in combat exercises being held in Nevada earlier this month, but I think some people may still not fully appreciate just how different this new F-15EX is from its Eagle predecessors. So, let’s run it down.