Manufacturer
MIK Industries & SJ3 Industries (Joint Development Program)

Year
2015

History
The MIK F-15 Eagle SJ3 is a next-generation air superiority fighter born from a strategic alliance between MIK Industries, renowned for its advanced aerodynamics and flight control systems, and SJ3 Industries, a leader in avionics, sensor fusion, and combat integration. This collaboration reimagines the legendary F-15 Eagle platform — originally developed by McDonnell Douglas — as a modern, highly agile, and network-capable air dominance machine designed for 21st-century battlefields.

While deeply rooted in the proven design of the F-15C Eagle, the SJ3 variant features extensive structural and systems upgrades: a fully digital fly-by-wire system, enhanced thrust-to-weight ratio, improved radar cross-section reduction measures, and an open-architecture mission computer that allows rapid integration of new weapons and sensors. The aircraft was developed under the Sky Jaguar III Initiative, a classified joint program between private defense contractors and select allied air forces.

Externally, the MIK F-15 Eagle SJ3 retains the aggressive twin-engine, twin-tail silhouette and high-mounted wing of its predecessor, but with refined leading-edge extensions, chine edges along the fuselage, and internal weapon bays to reduce drag and improve survivability. The sleek gray stealth-laced livery, combined with sharp angular intakes and a cockpit optimized for VR and HUD projection, gives it a futuristic yet familiar appearance.

Aircraft lore
In the early 2020s, as stealth fighters became more prevalent, many air forces faced a dilemma: replace aging F-15 fleets with expensive fifth-generation platforms or upgrade existing airframes to remain competitive. The MIK F-15 Eagle SJ3 emerged as the answer — a cost-effective, high-performance solution that blends legacy reliability with cutting-edge technology.

Developed under a black-budget program, the SJ3 variant was first tested in the deserts of Nevada, where it demonstrated exceptional performance in simulated dogfights against stealth-adapted adversaries. Equipped with dual APG-85 AESA radars (one forward, one rearward-facing), infrared search and track (IRST), and a distributed aperture system (DAS), the aircraft achieves near-360° situational awareness.

It carries a mix of AIM-120X Meteor-class BVRAAMs, AIM-9X Block III Sidewinders, and internal short-range defensive missiles for close-in combat. Two external hardpoints support conformal fuel tanks or targeting pods, ensuring extended range without sacrificing agility. The aircraft also features electronic attack capabilities, including radar jamming, decoy emission, and passive detection of enemy emitters.

Pilots describe the SJ3 as "an F-15 on steroids" — faster, smarter, and more lethal than any previous variant. It is currently operated in limited numbers by elite units under the "Sentinel Wing", a multinational rapid-response force tasked with air superiority in high-threat environments.

Flight recommendations

Takeoff: Activate Auto-Trim (Ground Mode) before engine start. Advance throttles to 70% and hold until nose lifts (~180 km/h). Gently pull up at 5–7° pitch, then increase to full power with afterburner if needed. Retract gear and flaps once above 220 km/h.

Landing: Reduce speed to 340 km/h before extending gear. Deploy flaps to 30° and use Auto-Trim (Landing Mode) to increase lift. Maintain 280–300 km/h on final approach. Use airbrakes to control descent rate and touch down smoothly. Keep engines at ~30% power until rollout is complete.

Combat: Jettison external tanks to maximize agility. Use Rear Radar Mode to detect threats behind you. Launch AIM-120X missiles at long range, then switch to Heat Seeker Mode with AIM-9X for close engagements. Activate Agility Mode for tighter turns and faster roll response.

SEAD Operations: Use passive radar detection to locate enemy emitters. Engage with HARM-compatible missiles or precision-guided munitions. Avoid active radar use to remain undetected.

VR Piloting: For full immersion, enable VR cockpit view. Use head tracking to scan for threats and target enemies with Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (HMCS). The targeting reticle follows your gaze for faster lock-on.