Summary, Draft #1 + Thesis:

 A F-15E Strike Eagle from the 90th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, (U.S. Air Force photo)

According to the U.S. Air Force (2019), the F-15E Strike Eagle is known as an impressive multi-role fighter jet, skillfully designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. It features a swept-back wing design, enhancing the lift and control, with leading-edge slats and trailing-edge flats improving the aircraft’s performance when moving at various speeds. The shape of the wings are angled backwards, aimed to minimise drag at high speeds, and enhance airflow over its surface. Constructed of aluminium alloys with composite materials, the wings gain both structural integrity and reduced weight. The key characteristics of the wing structure allows for increased lift at lower speeds, improving takeoff and landing capabilities, as well as enhanced manoeuvrability in the sky. The aircraft exhibits great agility, and it enables for swift changes in direction —  an important advantage in high-stakes dogfights. Ultimately, the F-15E’s wing design proves to be integral to the aircraft's performances, allowing it to remain competitive in air-to-air combat, ground attacks, and precision strike missions, solidifying its status as a versatile multi-role fighter jet.

However, even with the F-15E's performance and wing design, the F-16 variants are still preferred by the U.S. Air Force, largely due to the F-16's lighter and more compact design, leading to better manoeuvrability, enhanced agility with lower production and maintenance costs.

References:

F-15E Strike Eagle (2019) U.S. Air Force. Available at: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104499/ (Accessed: 21 September 2024).