F-15EX Range Boost Vs J-20 ‘Beast Mode’: Trump Ready To Take On China In Pacific Before Taiwan War?

Summary

The U.S. Air Force's F-15EX Eagle II is getting a significant range upgrade, with fighters spotted flying with conformal fuel tanks, according to Military Watch Magazine. The new configuration increases fuel capacity, allowing the aircraft to undertake longer missions across the vast Indo-Pacific. With China rapidly expanding its military capabilities, could Washington be preparing its heavyweight fighter for a potential confrontation over Taiwan? The upgrade also frees up underwing stations for additional weapons, although the non-jettisonable tanks bring performance trade-offs. As the…

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