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Hobby Master HA4566 1:72 F-15EX Eagle II 20-0002, 53 WG, USAF, 2002 (with 8 x AIM-120)

Building on the Saudi Arabia F-15SA and Qatar F-15QA the F-15EX was brought to production in record time since a production line already existed. 84 F-15SA have been delivered to Saudi Arabia with Qatar ordering 36 F-15QAs with an option for an additional 36 aircraft. The first Qatar Emiri Air Forces (QEAF) aircraft was delivered August 25, 2021 and the type was named Ababil after the legendary Qatari winged protector. The F-15 Eagle II will provide more speed, range and payload than any other fighter in the world.

The first F-15EX, 20-0001 completed its maiden flight on February 2, 2021, was accepted by the USAF on March 10, 2021 and belongs with the 40 FTS (40th Flight Test Squadron) at Eglin AFB, Florida. April 20, 2021 saw the arrival of the second F-15EX Strike Eagle serial 20-0002 that belongs to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, part of the 53rd Wing at Eglin AFB, Florida. The USAF hopes to purchase 76 F-15EXs over 5 years and eventually a total of 144 aircraft.