I think the F-15 is incredibly underrated, for its speed and range and age it’s truly a work of engineering. I love the boxy look. Not to mention statistically is the most successful air to air platform ever with 102 wins and 0 losses :) I hope the F-15 sees many more safe years of operation. It’s shocking to see it competing with the 5th generations all these years later!

The F-15 has a arresting hook for end-of runway crash barrier incidents such as lost of hydraulics.  The F-15 in the 70's was considered by the US Navy but the cost to make it carrier worthy would have increased the weight so it was deemed not feasible.  The F111 was designed to be carrier based but it was too heavy for carrier operations but  adopted by the USAF.