Why The US Air Force Is Scrapping 119 F-15E Strike Eagles But Keeping The Other 99

As the US Air Force attempts to balance its budget for fleet recapitalization, which will see the first combat-ready sixth-generation warplanes in history join the fleet in the next few years, the legacy warbirds are being downsized. That includes the venerable Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle, which has one of the best combat records in the history of military aviation. The fleet of 218 fighter jets will be cut down to just 99 examples that feature more powerful power plants as well as the most upgraded systems.