Agi: L'F‑15E Strike Eagle, caratteristiche e ruolo del cacciabombardiere

AGI - Il jet americano abbattuto in Iran dovrebbe essere un F-15E Strike Eagle, un cacciabombardiere multiruolo dell'aeronautica progettato per missioni di attacco in profondità e superiorità aerea, in grado di operare in ogni condizione meteo, di giorno e di notte.
Entrato in servizio alla fine degli anni '80, è una versione biposto dell'F-15, con pilota e ufficiale sistemi d'arma incaricato della gestione di sensori e armamento. Il velivolo è equipaggiato con due motori turbofan Pratt & Whitney F100 e può superare Mach 2.5, con un raggio d'azione di circa 3.800 chilometri e una quota operativa di oltre 18 mila metri. Grazie ai serbatoi conformi lungo la fusoliera, può aumentare l'autonomia senza compromettere significativamente le prestazioni.
Sistemi di bordo e navigazione
Tra i principali sistemi di bordo figurano il radar APG-70 per l'individuazione di obiettivi a lungo raggio e il sistema Lantirn, che consente navigazione e attacco a bassa quota anche in condizioni di scarsa visibilità. Il velivolo dispone inoltre di sistemi GPS e inerziali integrati con mappe digitali e sensori infrarossi e laser per l'impiego di armamento di precisione.
Capacità di combattimento e armamento
L'F-15E è in grado di ingaggiare simultaneamente bersagli aerei e terrestri, mantenendo capacità di autodifesa durante le missioni di attacco. Può trasportare un'ampia gamma di armamenti, tra cui missili aria-aria AIM-9 e AIM-120, bombe guidate e un cannone interno da 20 mm.
Ruolo strategico e perdite recenti
Progettato per colpire obiettivi strategici in profondità senza necessità di scorta, lo Strike Eagle rimane uno dei principali assetti da attacco degli Stati Uniti, grazie alla combinazione di autonomia, capacità multiruolo e precisione operativa. Quello abbattuto in Iran è il quarto F-15 perso dall'inizio della guerra: all'inizio di marzo tre velivoli erano stati colpiti per errore dalla contraerea kuwaitiana. In quel caso tutti e sei i membri degli equipaggi riuscirono a eiettarsi e a essere recuperati in sicurezza.

The F-15E Strike Eagle, characteristics and role of the fighter-bomber.

The downed American jet in Iran should be an F-15E Strike Eagle, a multirole fighter-bomber designed for deep strike missions and air superiority, capable of operating in any weather conditions, day or night.

Entered into service at the end of the 1980s, it is a two-seat version of the F-15, with pilot and weapons officer systems tasked with managing sensors and armament. The aircraft is equipped with two Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engines and can exceed Mach 2.5, with a range of approximately 3,800 kilometers and an operational altitude of over 18,000 meters. Thanks to the contoured fuel tanks along the fuselage, it can increase range without significantly compromising performance.

Onboard and Navigation Systems
Among the main onboard systems are the APG-70 radar for detecting targets at long range and the Lantirn system, which allows for low-altitude navigation and attack even in poor visibility. The aircraft also has integrated GPS and inertial systems with digital maps and infrared and laser sensors for the use of precision-guided armament.

Combat Capabilities and Armament
The F-15E is capable of engaging both aerial and ground targets simultaneously, maintaining self-defense capabilities during attack missions. It can carry a wide range of weapons, including AIM-9 and AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, guided bombs, and a 20 mm internal cannon.

Strategic Role and Recent Losses
Designed to strike strategic targets deep within without needing escort, the Strike Eagle remains one of the United States’ main attack assets, thanks to the combination of range, multirole capability, and operational precision. The one downed in Iran is the fourth F-15 lost since the beginning of the war: at the beginning of March, three aircraft were struck by error by the Kuwaiti anti-aircraft defense. In that case, all six members of the crews managed to eject and were safely recovered.

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https://www.agi.it/estero/news/2026-04-03/f-15e-colonna-usa-del-controllo-dei-cieli-36428843/

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