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Biden administration set to greenlight $18 billion sale of F-15 fighter jets to Israel
(edition.cnn.com)
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If the US didn't have planes specifically designed for air to ground, the F-15 would do the job more than adequately. The F-15E has been used in that role
Edit: see below
They do have three, not counting the big bombers: Harrier, AC-130 and A-10, though they are more specialised and niche.
Sorry, I typoed. I meant to say "If the US didn't have...", my bad. You are absolutely correct