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| The F-15 is a twin engine, high performance, all weather air superiority fighter. First flown on July 27, 1972, the Eagle entered USAF inventory on Nov. 14, 1974. It was the first U.S. fighter to have engine thrust greater than the normal weight of the aircraft, allowing it to accelerate while in a vertical climb. This, combined with low aircraft weight to wing area, makes the Eagle very highly maneuverable. The Eagle was produced in both single-seat and two-seat versions.
SPECIFICATIONS (F-15A): Span: 42 ft. 9 3/4 in. Length: 63 ft. 9 in. Height: 18 ft. 7 1/2 in. Weight: 56,000 lbs. maximum Armament: One 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, four AIM-7 Sparrow and four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, plus 15,000 lbs. mixed ordnance carried externally; none on Streak Eagle flights Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100 turbofans of 25,000 lbs. thrust each Cost: $10,890,000 Serial number: 72-0119 PERFORMANCE: Maximum speed: Plus 1,600 mph Range: 3,450 miles with external fuel tanks Service ceiling: 65,000 ft. |
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| Bibliography: National Museum of the USAF |