Stratos 3,167 Posted June 4, 2012 Wondering If the Strike Eagle can carry the AGM-88 HARM and If is usually used as a SEAD aircraft. I always used Vipers for SEAD in Falcon 4, but maybe the F-15E is capable too and is used in that role by the USAF and the Israeli Air Force. Anyone knows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallenphoenix1986 603 Posted June 4, 2012 I could be wrong but as far as I'm aware it is technically capable of SEAD and theoretically superior to the Viper however is viewed as to valuable to risk as a SAM magnet when the Viper is cheaper and does an adequate job. Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ezlead 42 Posted June 4, 2012 According to the websites I looked at,the F-15E can be configured to carry the AGM-88. The USAF does not want to put that aircraft in that precarious position. It has the F-16 (block 50-52) configured for the SEAD role. It uses that aircraft in conjunction with the F-15E for air to ground strike missions in high SAM/AAA threat environments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted June 5, 2012 It can carry the AGM-88, but I'm not sure about the specialized electronics the F-16 usually carries (that enabled it to supplant the F-4G...mostly) that lets it fire them with more precision. I don't think the E has those internally nor can it carry that pod outside. Likewise the EA-6B I think fires the 88 more accurately than either Hornet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stratos 3,167 Posted June 6, 2012 Makes sense, you don't risk two pilot and a expensive aircrAft if you use a Viper. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
