AirForces Monthly – July 2018

http://www.airforcesmonthly.com #364 JULY 2018 // 57

ROKAF at a crossroads

Above: The F-15K Slam Eagle is the spearhead of the ROKAF strike force and is provided with

a potent array of precision weapons, including the AGM-84H SLAM-ER and Taurus KEPD 350K.

F-15K 02-039 (c/n 1414) is seen taking part in a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada,

with the insignia of the 11th FW on the intake. All photos Robin Polderman unless stated

Below: Fighting Falcon serial 93-111 (c/n KD-31) is one of the ROKAF’s Samsung-built KF-16Ds.

This jet – appropriately assigned to the 111th FS at Gunsan AB – carries a SUU-20 practice bomb

and rocket dispenser underwing as it awaits clearance for take-off.