Boeing Wants Washington To Clear F-15EX Pitch To India

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

F-15 is really old.

 

[Genghis khan1]

Boeing estimates that an F-15EX will cost roughly $80 million; meanwhile, last year’s F-35 contract between Lockheed and the Pentagon sets the cost of a conventional-takeoff-and-landing F-35A at $79.2 millionin the upcoming Lot 13.

 

[Ultima Thule]

@airomerix we were offered F15EX?

we can't buy F-16V/70/72 and you're talking about USA offering F-15EX to us which is more expensive than F-16V/70/72

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

The pilot makeath the plane.
Not the other way around

And which country won the world cup (Award)?

These are just excuses if cant. Our 1 man = Enemy 100 Man's (it looks great for listing on cinema and political rallys )

 

[Haris Ali2140]

These are just excuses if cant. Our 1 man = Enemy 100 Man's (it looks great for listing on cinema and political rallys )

In India???

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

In India???

south Asia....

 

[Haris Ali2140]

south Asia....

Well I can't remember when I have heard this slogan last time in Pakistan(except PDF). Don't know about others.

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

F-15 design was considered a worst design when it comes to dog fights. it was always considered a failure.
F-16 is better tha f-15.

 

[StormBreaker]

Already a thread running @cabatli_53 @waz

 

[danger007]

The pilot makeath the plane.
Not the other way around

yes, skilled pilot can take down enemy bird without AAM...

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

$15 billion

Uff

 

[JohnWick]

F-15 design was considered a worst design when it comes to dog fights. it was always considered a failure.
F-16 is better tha f-15.

What?
it is the most lethal dog fighter ever built.....
You did not hear about the landing of F-15 with only one wing?

 

[Deino]

Already a thread running @cabatli_53 @waz

Exactly... seems as some simply want to raise their tbread count

 

[Basel]

India's multi-billion dollar programme to acquire new fighter jets could see another contender in F 15EX of Boeing, with the company seeking formal US permission to offer it to India. New Delhi is planning to produce 114 combat aircraft at more than $15 billion in partnership with a domestic company.

The F 15EX, a heavy fighter jet capable of carrying up to 22 air-to-air missiles or a mix of ground-attack weapons, will be the third American aircraft in the fray. “The Indian Navy and Indian Air Force have distinct operational needs for fighters. While awaiting further definition on the Indian Air Force’s requirements, we have requested a licence for F 15EX so that we’re ready to share the full spectrum of potential solutions across our fighter portfolio when appropriate,” a Boeing spokesperson said in response to a query after a US official disclosed that export permissions had been sought.

The US company said the licence application is a routine procedural step that will give it flexibility to provide information on the jets when required. “We continue to offer F/A 18 Super Hornet to both Indian Navy and Indian Air Force,” Boeing said. The US-made jet will be a challenger to F/A 18 Super Hornet and F 21 (a variant of F 16), which are already on offer. US’ F 22 Raptor and Lockheed Martin’s F 35 are not on the table as Washington is reluctant over India’s purchase of Russian S 400 air defence systems. The expected entry of the F 15EX, with IAF yet to invite an official expression of interest, will add an interesting mix to the acquisition process. Though in a heavier class than its competitors, it is the fastest aircraft in production and is known for its ability to carry a phenomenal weapon load.


It may be recalled that in the earlier Indian contest for medium multirole combat aircraft, F/A 18 and F 16 failed to make the technical cut during extensive testing. This resulted in a shortlisting of the European Rafale and Eurojet fighters by IAF.

The project is being taken up under the strategic partnership model where an Indian company will manufacture the new jets in India. US firm Lockheed Martin has tied up with Tata Aerospace and Defence for its offering, while Boeing has a tri-party agreement with Mahindra and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for F/A 18. It is early days yet but, technically, Boeing could go in with a separate Indian partner if the F 15EX offer comes on the table.

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Big question is will India buy it when they have fighters like Su-30MKI and Rafael??

The F-15EX is great bird and have edge over what India have, but with above mentioned 2 type already in fleet its not necessary to have it now, F-35 make sense at this point.

 

[waz]

India has had many fighters pitched to it, wether they buy that’s another thing and there’s lots of pro and cons here.