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Operational USAF F-15EXs begin flying with conformal fuel tanks as mission demands evolve

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The U.S. Air Force did not originally plan for the air-to-air combat-focused F-15EX to carry conformal fuel tanks (CFTs), but operational aircraft have now begun flying with them. The change reflects evolving mission demands, though the reports provide no further detail on the tanks’ operational role or fleetwide plans.

Discovered 2026-11-06T13:50:39.334026-08:00 | 2026-11-06T13:50:39.334026-08:00

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  • The change shows the F-15EX’s operational configuration is evolving from its original air-to-air-focused plan, with CFTs now appearing on aircraft in service.
  • The reports do not specify how many aircraft are equipped, what missions are driving the change or whether it will become standard across the fleet.

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