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[–] mlg@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I mean yeah sorta

F-15Es are still used somewhat often for Air to Ground stuff, just not as much as other aircraft.

[–] SpaceCadet@feddit.nl 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

F-15Es are still used somewhat often for Air to Ground stuff

Somewhat often? It's their primary role. It's called the Strike Eagle and its nickname is the Mudhen for a reason.

[–] mlg@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

Lol sorry I meant in the sense of multiple squadrons, lots of nations usually have other A-G aircraft and don't buy the F-15E because its an expensive heavyweight that also doubles as an interceptor.

But yeah obviously by itself that's what it was designed for.