October 5, 2018
How an Old F-15 Can Kill Russia's New Stealth Su-57 in a 'Dogfight'
All the possibilities.
by Dave Majumdar
At the end of the day, if it were not for the maintenance and sustainment costs coupled with the need to pay from structural repairs, it would likely be worth it to keep the F-15C in service. However, given the age of the airframe and the continually evolving threat, it is more prudent for the Air Force to invest in next generation capabilities such as the PCA—especially since Congress will not let the service rid itself of the A-10. Something has to give and it looks like the F-15C’s time has come.
The venerable Boeing F-15C Eagle has long been hailed as the world’s greatest air superiority fighter given its lopsided combat record of 104 kills to zero losses, however, the aging jet is likely near the end of its operational life. Nonetheless, it remains a potent fighter even as it likely heads toward retirement.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/how-old-f-15-can-kill-russias-new-stealth-su-57-dogfight-32752
