11.4 Billion for the F-15SA

Yesterday, the U.S. air force, acting as an intermediary in an export transaction, ordered from Boeing in favor of Saudi Arabia 84 F-15SA for 11.4 billion dollars.

One of the F-15SG, ordered by the air forces of Singapore. Version for Saudi Arabia SA is actually based on this design. A similar standard also represents a slightly older model F, supplied South Korea.

The contract includes aircraft, auxiliary equipment and ammunition, resulting in a unit price of about $ 135 million. Boeing has to make to order for 2020.

Riyadh bought a new F-15SA last year, part of a wider contract worth nearly $ 30 billion. On this basis, the Americans also will modernize 70 older F-15C / D to the latest variant, and provide service and training.