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How fast is a F 15E Strike Eagle fighter jet?

Maximum speed: Mach 2.5 (2,655 km/h, 1,650 mph)

Cruising speed: Mach 0.85 (1,060 km/h, 659 mph)

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter jet designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) for the United States Air Force. It is a derivative of the F-15 Eagle and was developed in the 1980s. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter, meaning that it can perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. It is equipped with a variety of weapons, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and bombs. The F-15E has been used in combat in the Middle East, the Balkans, and Afghanistan.