According to a picture released by the U.S. Central Command on May 30, 2025, via its official X account, a new armament configuration of the U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle has been revealed, showing the aircraft armed with Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) rocket pods. The photo clearly displays three APKWS II pods mounted under each wing, each carrying seven laser-guided Hydra 70mm rockets, installed beneath the standard AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile mounts. This image provides the first visual confirmation that the Strike Eagle has recently been operationally equipped with these precision-guided rockets, marking a significant enhancement in its mission flexibility and firepower for modern combat environments. Read full Defense Aviation News ...
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| U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle armed with six APKWS II rocket pods carrying 42 laser-guided Hydra 70mm rockets, mounted beneath standard AIM-9 and AIM-120 missile pylons, enhancing its capability to engage drones and ground targets with precision. (Picture source: X account U.S. Central Command) |
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