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Military Aircraft |
| The F-15 was designed to succeed the same manufacturer's F-4 Phantom II and first flew in July 1972 as a substantial twin engine aircraft with advanced avionics, including a fly by wire control system and the very capable APG-63 radar. The type revealed phenomenal climb performance during trials, and began to enter service during January 1976. Work was already under way on an updated version with improved APG-70 radar, a number of other electronic enhancements including attachments for externally mounted sensor package and provision for FAST (Fuel and Sensor Tactical) packs. These can be attached snugly in the angle between the engine trunks and the under surfaces of the wing for considerable greater fuel capacity and additional weapon attachment points without any significant drag penalty. Production of more than 1,500 Eagle. |
TECHNICAL DATA
| Description | Specifications |
| Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas | Length: 63 ft. 9 in. |
| First Flight: July 1972 | Height: 18 ft. 5.5 in. |
| Model: C | Wing Span: 42 ft. 9.75 in. |
| Crew: One. | Wing Area: 608.0 sq. ft. |
| Nickname: Eagle | Empty Weight: 27,000 lb. |
| Basic Role: Air Superiority fighter with attack capability. | Max. Weight: 68,000 lb. |
| Other
Versions: F-15A initial single seat model.
F-15B initial two seat model used for conversion and proficiency training but retaining full combat capability. F15C improved single seat model with features such as more capable electronic counter measures and provision for the new AIM-120 AMRAAM air to air missiles. F15D improved two seat model. |
Armament: One 20-mm multi barrel cannon and up to 23,600 lb of disposable stores. |
| Principal User: Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and USA. |
Propulsion |
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Performance |
Power Plant: Pratt & Whitney F100-p-100 turbofans. |
| Range: 2,878 miles without Fast packs. | Horsepower: 23,950-lb re-heated thrust. |
| Max. Speed: 1,60 mph. or Mach 2.5 at 36,000 ft. | No. Of Engines: Two |
| Ceiling: 60,000 ft. | |
| Climb Rate: 40,000 ft. in 1 minute 0 seconds. |
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Built under license in Japan, this F-15DJ reveals the two seat model's overall similarity to the F-15C single seater. |
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The F-15E is an exceptionally potent long range strike platform that can double in the air-superiority role. |