And they belong to Singapore of all people:
On August 25, 2005, DID published F-15E Strike Eagle Taking Off With Singapore Contract? Well, the Strike Eagle has now left the tarmac. This Ministry of Defence release notes, simply: "...MINDEF is now in the process of seeking final clarifications and contract negotiation with Boeing." This 20-plane, $1+ billion order ($1.4-1.8 billion is likely) to replace Singapore's ancient A-4SU Skyhawks is good news for Boeing. Combined with the $3.6 billion, 40-plane South Korean F-15K, it ensures continued production of their 2-seat, multi-role Strike Eagle fighter. It's also good news for the manufacturers mentioned in Singapore's associated weapons and services request, which could be worth another $741 million if all options are exercised.
The F-15SG will be an advanced version of the U.S. Air Force's F-15E Strike Eagle, with minor customization to Singapore's specifications and the most up-to-date avionics available. According to Jane's Defense Weekly on February 23, 2006, the AN/APG-63v3 AESA radar will also be included, and there are rumours that a number of Israeli electronics and self-defense systems will be part of the F-15SG as well. Sniper XR surveillance & targeting pods will be added to Singapore's previous US equipment list, and selected the more powerful GE F110 engine used in many F-16s will power its new fighter, as opposed to Pratt & Whitney's F100 that powers some F-16s and most F-15s. With all of these fetaures, Singapore has reasonable grounds to argue that it will be flying the world's most advanced version of the F-15 Strike Eagle.
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