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After that, aircrews begin test and evaluation of the aircraft’s Air Force-specific hardware, software and weapons. Upon arrival, the EX’s initial missions will be aircrew familiarization and local airspace flights. Then, the aircraft undergo functional flight checks before military aircrews are allowed to strap in and finally bring them to Eglin AFB. The EXs will roll off the assembly line with ET and OT emblazoned on their tail flash. Christopher Wee, OFP CTF director of operations. “The combined Eglin (AFB) team participated in hundreds of preparatory events in order to help guide the F-15EX program’s success,” said Lt. Engineering and program-management personnel coordinated for the past year and a half to be ready. This is only the practical side of the preparations for the new aircraft. The intent is for all of the squadrons’ aircrew to be F-15EX trained. The transition for aircrew and maintenance is much simpler since certain elements of the F-15 remain the same with the biggest differences being engines, flight controls and displays. This will provide many of the pilots with their first hands-on experience with the new aircraft’s design. The aircrew will also receive Boeing training as well as an F-15EX simulator, expected to arrive this year. These newly qualified technicians will become the trainers for the maintenance group.Ĭoordination between the 96th MXG and multiple F-15EX affiliated agencies is ongoing to resolve any issues and ensure the unit is ready to support the new F-15 variant, according to Senior Master Sgt. To maintain these fighter advancements, select Airmen from the 96th Maintenance Group will undergo familiarization classroom academics and transfer to hands-on training upon the aircraft’s arrival here. The F-15EX also has the ability to carry over three times the weapons payload of an F-35, which will make its presence critical on the battlefield, according to Eshkenazi. These upgrades make the F-15EX extremely capable and rapidly adaptable to new weapons and technologies. Although the new aircraft looks like an F-15, its digital flight controls, advanced cockpit touch displays, new sensors and advanced computer technology take this Eagle well beyond its older brethren. Aaron Eshkenazi, 85th TES F-15EX OT lead pilot.īoth pilots agreed the EX design has the future in mind. The F-15EX will continue to ensure that air superiority for decades ahead, according to Maj. This is a testament to the airframe design, avionics and maintenance working on the aircraft. Currently, there are late 70s F-15 models on Eglin AFB’s ramp testing new aircraft capabilities with each flight. The F-15 has been a dominant and proven fighter since it entered service in 1976.

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The 40th FLTS, a squadron full of developmental testers, is ready to meet the challenge of testing America’s newest fighter.” “This represents years of iterative design and battle proven technologies. Brett Hughes, 40th FLTS lead F-15EX DT pilot.

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“The time has come to upgrade the aging F-15C/D fleet and that presents itself in the form of F-15EX, the most advanced F-15 ever created,” said Maj. Squadron aircrews and testers will work together to complete the combined DT and OT simultaneously. The 40th Flight Test Squadron will take possession of EX1 and the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron will own EX2. The Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force will manage the DT and OT planning and provisioning for the aircraft. Big plans and procedures are underway so developmental and operational testing can begin as soon as possible when EX1 and EX2 arrive in 2021. (AFNS) - In less than a year, Eglin Air Force Base takes possession of the Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-15EX.

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