F-15I Ra'am
twin-engine multirole strike fighter
Coalition Asset
Primary long-range strike fighter and air superiority. Backbone of IAF deep-strike capability. Used for CAP and drone/cruise missile interception during True Promise operations.
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Specifications
| Classification | — |
| Type | twin-engine multirole strike fighter |
| Operator | Israel (IAF) |
| Manufacturer | Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) |
| Also known as | Ra'am, Thunder |
| NATO Designation | F-15I |
| Engine(s) | 2x Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 |
| Combat Radius | 1,770 km |
| Ferry Range | 4,450 km |
| Max Weapons Payload | 10,432 kg |
| Max Speed | Mach 2.5 (3,087 km/h) |
| Service Ceiling | 18,300 m |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fleet Size | 25 |
| First Operational | 1,998 |
Key Features
- Conformal fuel tanks for extended range without drag penalty
- Israeli-specific avionics and EW suite
- Optimized for long-range strike missions into Iran
Armament
Cannon
1x M61A1 20mm Vulcan
Air-to-Air
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Air-to-Ground
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Pods / Sensors
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