Which Countries Have the Edge in F-15 Dominance?

The F-15 Eagle has been a vital asset for the United States and its allies, providing air superiority for several decades. As the primary fighter jet for the U.S., the F-15 can detect enemy aircraft from far away and accelerate quickly. Its low wing loading allows for exceptional maneuverability, and with a twin-engine system, it can reach speeds of Mach 2.5. The F-15’s mix of speed, firepower, and advanced tech has made it a highly desirable fighter jet in modern air warfare. (These are the world’s future military aircraft.)

To identify the countries with the most F-15 Eagle fighter jets, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 2024 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, an aviation and aerospace industry publication. We ranked these countries according to the number of F-15 jets in their military. We included supplemental information regarding active F-15s in respective fleets, military branches that will be using these aircraft, and what variants of the F-15 are on order or are currently in service.

Why Are We Covering This?

The F-15 Eagle fighter has been a cornerstone of American air superiority since 1976. With an impeccable combat record, the F-15 has proven its effectiveness in maintaining air dominance. Additionally, its success has paved the way for the development of more advanced fighter jets, ensuring continued technological advancement in military aviation and strengthening the defense capabilities of the United States and its allies.

These are the countries with the most F-15 Eagle fighter jets:

8. Indonesia

• Active aircraft: 1
• Aircraft on order: 24
• Military branches: Indonesian Air Force
• Variant(s): F-15IDN

7. Qatar

• Active aircraft: 33
• Aircraft on order: 36
• Military branches: Qatar Emiri Air Force
• Variant(s): F-15QA

6. Singapore

• Active aircraft: 40
• Aircraft on order: 0
• Military branches: Republic of Singapore Air Force
• Variant(s): F-15SG

5. South Korea

• Active aircraft: 59
• Aircraft on order: 0
• Military branches: Republic of Korea Air Force
• Variant(s): F-15K

4. Israel

• Active aircraft: 86
• Aircraft on order: 0
• Military branches: Israel Air and Space Force
• Variant(s): F-15B/D, F-15A/C/I

3. Japan

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• Active aircraft: 199
• Aircraft on order: 0
• Military branches: Japan Air Self-Defense Force
• Variant(s): F-15DJ, F-15J

2. Saudi Arabia

• Active aircraft: 232
• Aircraft on order: 0
• Military branches: Royal Saudi Air Force
• Variant(s): F-15D, F-15C/S/SA

1. United States

• Active aircraft: 395
• Aircraft on order: 102
• Military branches: United States Air Force
• Variant(s): F-15D, F-15C/E/EX