Years In Service: 1948-1964
Initial Flight: July 27, 1972
The Douglas F-15 Eagle is an all-weather extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. It can penetrate enemy defenses and outperform and outfight any current enemy aircraft. The F-15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track, and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace. Weapons and flight control systems are designed so that one person can safely and effectively perform air-to-air combat. The F-15 Eagle is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 18′ 6″ Wingspan: 42′ 10″ Length: 63′ 9″ Crew: 1 Armament: One M61A1 20mm Vulcan cannon, 4 AIM-7 Sparrow, & 4 AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles Payload: 15,000 lbs. Thrust: 25,000 lbs. Cruise speed: 570 mph Max Speed: 1,600 mph Ceiling: 65,000 ft.