F-15 Eagle
Fighter / 51,000 lbf / 68,000 lbs / Twin Jet
Year: Introduced 1979 (F-15C variant)
Role: Air superiority fighter
Crew: 1
Engine: 2 × Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 or -229 afterburning turbofans
Thrust: Up to 29,000 lbf (129 kN) each with afterburner
Top Speed: Mach 2.5+ (~1,875 mph / 3,017 km/h at altitude)
Combat Range: ~1,061 mi (1,708 km)
Ferry Range: ~3,450 mi (5,550 km) with drop tanks
Service Ceiling: 65,000 ft (19,812 m)
Rate of Climb: ~50,000 ft/min (254 m/s)
Empty Weight: ~28,000 lbs (12,700 kg)
Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW): ~68,000 lbs (30,844 kg)
Length: 63.8 ft (19.45 m)
Wingspan: 42.8 ft (13.05 m)
Armament: 1× 20mm M61 Vulcan, AIM-7, AIM-9, AIM-120 missiles
The F-15 series is a family of all-weather, twin-engine tactical fighter aircraft developed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) for the U.S. Air Force, with its first flight in 1972. Originally designed as a pure air superiority fighter, the F-15 evolved into a versatile platform with variants like the F-15C for air dominance, the two-seat F-15E Strike Eagle for ground-attack missions, and advanced derivatives like the F-15EX. Renowned for its unmatched performance, the F-15 boasts a stellar combat record, powerful radar systems, and high-speed maneuverability. Its large payload, long range, and upgrade potential have kept it relevant for over five decades, serving in the air forces of the U.S., Japan, Saudi Arabia, and others.
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