F-15E Strike Eagles, deployed during Operation Epic Fury, can fly 2.5 times the speed of sound. Take a closer look.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft prepares to land at a base in the Middle East, Jan. 18, 2026. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions at low altitude, day or night and in all weather.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonah Bliss

• The US Air Force deployed F-15E Strike Eagles during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
• The fighter jets are designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat in all weather, day or night.