In article , AL wrote:

Yes, the newest F-15s is most impressive. But there isn't any planned
future development. All funds are directed towards F-35.

All US funds...maybe. There are upgrades programs underway for
AESA radar on F-15Cs. Probably other upgrades, too.
Plus Macair...oops, Boeing, will put in their own money if a sale looks in
the offing.


If you are considering F-15K/T against other aircraft, that is
definitely not good.

No, just a comparison of concerns, not missions.


Interestingly models of aircraft operated by the Malaysia and Indonesia
did not make it to the shortlist. There are a million ways to interpret
this. One of them is to avoid any hesitation by the pilots when going
head to head?

That's certainly a consideration. Plus the recognition factor when US forces
are in the area. USN a/c not likely to fire on an F-15.

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Harry Andreas
Engineering raconteur