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McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle

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The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) to gain and maintain air supremacy in aerial combat. 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. It is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat, with the majority of the kills scored by the Israel Air Force.

AG1-----Afterburner
AG2-----Lights
AG3-----Abandon drop tank
AG4-----Launch missiles
AG8-----Vectoring thrust

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 43.9ft (13.4m)
  • Length 62.9ft (19.2m)
  • Height 17.0ft (5.2m)
  • Empty Weight 14,459lbs (6,558kg)
  • Loaded Weight 34,780lbs (15,776kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.775
  • Wing Loading 19.0lbs/ft2 (93.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,826.7ft2 (169.7m2)
  • Drag Points 7040

Parts

  • Number of Parts 192
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 1,176