The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter designed by McDonnell Douglas to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. It is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 aerial combat victories. Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas' design in 1967 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. The Eagle first flew in July 1972, and entered service in 1976.
The F-15 Eagle is expected to be in service with the U.S. Air Force past 2025. Newer models are still being produced for foreign users. The F-15 production line is set to end in 2019, 47 years after the type's first flight.
Design
The F-15 has an all-metal semi-monocoque fuselage with a large cantilever shoulder-mounted wing. The F-15 can climb to 30,000 ft (10,000 m) in around 60 seconds.
A variety of air-to-air weaponry can be carried by the F-15. An automated weapon system enables the pilot to release weapons effectively and safely, using the head-up display and the avionics and weapons controls located on the engine throttles or control stick.
1. According to Air Force Daily, the number of F-15s in service in the United States is 254 (222 in active duty and 32 in the Air National Guard).
2. The wing span of this incredible weapon is 42.8 ft. or 13 meters. The length is 63.8 ft. or 19.44 meters. The height is 18.5 ft. or 5.6 meters.
3. At sea level it can reach speeds of Mach 2.5 plus.
4. According to the Air Force, each engine can generate between 25,000 and 29,000 pounds of thrust.
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