Flight Global first reported that the Royal Saudi Air Force may be looking at a modernization..
Its current fleet is F-15SA while it may seek to acquire up to 54 new aircraft Eagle II.
The current fleet could be equipped with new radar and updated electronic warfare equipment.
Torbjörn Sjögren, Vice President and General Manager of Services, said:
Our commitment to the Saudization in working with the [local] industry was something we were already doing and believed in.”.. For long-term participation through Saudi companies such as AECC and Alsalam
Boeing has touted the F-15EX's capabilities, calling it a 21st century evolution of the F-15.
Which has proven its effectiveness. The F-15 is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical aircraft
With one of the most successful track records of modern fighters with over 100 victories
And without losses in air combat.
Boeing F-15EX
It is a two-seat, all-weather, multi-role fighter..It provides enhanced capabilities, including wired flight controls, and new weapons stations..A new electronic warfare suite, advanced radar and computer, conformal fuel tanks, and a fighter plane..Airframe reinforcement. The improved F-15EX also features a deep magazine that allows it to carry a quantity of
of advanced weapons — but with 28 percent more payload than the F-15E.
At the same time, the fighter will require only minimal transitional training
of additional manpower than older versions of the F-15. According to the US Air Force
It required little or no infrastructure changes.
It is estimated that the F-15EX shares about 70 percent parts with the F-15C and the current F-15E that it will replace. Additionally, the original production lines are still in St. Louis in its place, while aircraft training facilities and maintenance depots could also be converted.. And other infrastructure can easily support the F-15EX.
Saudi Arabia may not be the only Middle Eastern country interested in the Eagle II
Last year, Israel sent a formal request to the United States for 25 fighter jets
With plans to acquire up to 50 aircraft.
Boeing is in talks with the Royal Saudi Air Force to export 54 Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighters, with the conversion of 84 F-15SA fighters to F-15EX.
It should be noted that on November 10, Dassault submitted an official detailed offer to export 54 Rafale fighters to the Saudi Air Force.