Boeing's claim about the F-15EX's top speed has been revised from Mach 2.9 to around Mach 2.5. The business development director for Boeing Defense clarified the speed discrepancy in response to an article by Aviation Week & Space Technology. Initially, it was stated that the F-15EX could fly 'well over Mach 2.5,' but the official speed ceiling is now confirmed to be Mach 2.497.
The F-15EX, a latest version of the renowned F-15 fighter jet, has been a subject of interest due to its speed capabilities. While the corrected Mach 2.5 speed is impressive at around 1,903 mph, it falls short of the previously claimed Mach 2.9. This adjustment means that the F-15EX has not surpassed the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat's claimed Mach 2.8 dash speed.
