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 F-15 Eagle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The F-15E Strike Eagle is a two-seat, dual-role, totally integrated fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and deep interdiction missions.
The Eagle can be armed with combinations of four different air-to-air weapons: AIM-7F/M Sparrow missiles or AIM-120 AMRAAM advanced medium range air-to-air missiles on its lower fuselage corners, AIM-9L/M Sidewinder or AIM-120 missiles on two pylons under the wings, and an internal 20 mm Gatling gun in the right wing root.
In January 1976, the first Eagle destined for a combat squadron was delivered.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/F-15   (2043 words)

  
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These more potent Eagles then were issued to the 18th TFW at Kadena AB in Okinawa (marking the first Pacific deployment of the Eagle), and the 57th FIS at Keflavik in Iceland, and with a second squadron in the Alaskan Air command (the 54th TFS).
The role of the Eagle in the air defense of the United States was a brief one, with the bulk of the air defense role now being carried out by the F-16A Fighting Falcon fighters operated by various units of the Air National Guard.
The Eagle was originally intended to have been armed with a 25-mm Ford-Philco GAU-7 cannon that fired caseless ammunition.
www.csd.uwo.ca /~pettypi/elevon/baugher_us/f015.html   (19651 words)

  
 Edwards Air Force Base - F-15 Eagle's first flight 30 years past
He commented that the aircraft, although it is essentially the same design as the original Eagle, has had improvements made over the years, so it's not the same aircraft, and attributed that to the work of the designers, builders and maintainers.
The first Eagle was rolled out of the McDonnell-Douglas plant in St. Louis in 1969, and was delivered to Edwards aboard a C-5A Galaxy July 11, 1972.
As Fontaine spoke of the Eagle, he referred to the aircraft as the most formidable fighter the world has ever known, and gave some figures to back up the claim.
www.edwards.af.mil /archive/2002/2002-archive-f15_anniv.html   (739 words)

  
 MILAVIA - Aircraft - McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle is a true air superiority fighter with great speed and climb rate.
The dual-role F-15E Strike Eagle is basically a converted F-15B/D trainer for the ground-attack role.
The F-15C and the two seat variant F-15D are improved versions of the F-15 with the AGP-70 radar (a programmable digital signal processor, synthetic-aperture ground mapping and track-while-scan air-to-air capability), an uprated powerplant, and provision for low-drag conformal packs carrying fuel and fitted with tangential attachments for weapons.
www.milavia.net /aircraft/f-15/f-15.htm   (308 words)

  
 McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Other standard markings on Eagles for this period was the TAC badge on the tail.
The standard star and bar incorporated a blue border around the whole emblem, while on the F-15s this was removed to reduce the visibility, leaving only the white/red/white bars and a blue circle with a white star.
By the time the F-15 was entering service, the concept of using gray camouflages for fighters was resurfacing.
www.cbrnp.com /profiles/quarter4/eagles.htm   (523 words)

  
 [2.0] F-15 In Service
The evaluation led to a decision to adopt the Eagle as Japan's first-line air-defense fighter, with a contract awarded to Mitsubishi in 1978 for license construction of the "F-15J/DJ" Eagle.
Israeli Eagles then flew "top cover" for F-16 Vipers during the raid on the Iraqi Osirak nuclear reactor on 7 June 1981, and racked up dozens of kills during the Israeli Air Force's "turkey shoot" against the Syrians over Lebanon's Bekaa Valley in 1982.
Following Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait, 48 Eagles were dispatched from Langley AFB in Virginia to Saudi Arabia immediately, arriving at Dharan after up to 17 hours in flight and up to eight inflight refuelings.
www.faqs.org /docs/air/avf15_2.html   (3312 words)

  
 McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
The original F-15 Eagle versions, the A and B, have since been superseded by the C and D variants and by the F-15E Strike Eagle, with better air-to-ground capabilities while preserving its air-to-air capabilities.
The Eagle's survivability, excellent performace and combat effectiveness is in no little part due to the sound and robust design, best displayed by an IAF F-15 on May 1st, 1983.
While no Eagle has ever been shot down in combat, F-15s have shot down over 90 opponents, the majority of these while in service with the Israeli Air Force.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/History/f15.html   (1365 words)

  
 F-15 Eagle
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is a U.S.A.F. jet fighter plane that was deployed in western Europe by NATO forces in the year 1977.
F-15J : single-seater designed for Japan, based on the the F-15C, but with locally-developed electronic warfare equipment and CGI data-link; most of these aircraft to be built by Mitsubishi under licence.
F-15E, was delivered to the U.S. Air Force in the year 1988.
www.geocities.com /CapeCanaveral/Hangar/8765/f-15.html   (452 words)

  
 Boeing F-15 Eagle
The F-15E Strike Eagle was a privately funded feasability study to adapt the basic F-15 to the air-to-ground role.
'F-15C/E Eagle Units of Operation Iraqi Freedom - Osprey Combat Aircraft 47'
The most unusual part of the Eagle development was the use of 3/8th scale glider models which were launched from a NASA NB-52B at Dryden Flight Research Centre.
www.aeroflight.co.uk /types/usa/boeing/f-15/F-15_Eagle.htm   (1890 words)

  
 Boeing: Integrated Defense Systems - F-15E Strike Eagle
The F-15E Strike Eagle is the world's leading dual-role fighter, performing air-to-ground and air-to-air missions with unmatched success.
An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude during day or night and in inclement weather, and to perform its primary function as an air-to-ground attack aircraft.
The F-15E is produced by Boeing and will be in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) inventory well into the 21st century.
www.boeing.com /defense-space/military/f15   (368 words)

  
 F-15 Eagle Celebrates Silver Anniversary
The F-15 Eagle celebrates its 25th anniversary this month and is considered by many as the most advanced tactical fighter in the world.
American moviegoers were standing in line for tickets to see "The Godfather" when the F-15 Eagle made its first inaugural flight July 27.
The Eagle will probably stay in the inventory 15 years longer than anyone had in mind, he said.
billstclair.com /911timeline/1990s/airforcenews073097.html   (788 words)

  
 McDonnell Douglas F-15A "Streak Eagle"
The single-seat F15A on display, nicknamed "Streak Eagle," broke eight time-to-climb world records between Jan. 16 and Feb. 1, 1975.
This, combined with low aircraft weight to wing area, makes the Eagle very highly manueverable.
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.
www.wpafb.af.mil /museum/outdoor/od12.htm   (243 words)

  
 How to Identify the F-15 Eagle - eHow.com
The McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle is the U.S. Air Force's premiere air-superiority weapon.
The U.S. Air Force also has in service the F-15 Strike Eagle, a two-seat version with significant air-to-ground combat ability.
The Eagle is more than 60 feet long with a wingspan of more than 40 feet.
www.ehow.com /how_7815_identify-f-15.html   (421 words)

  
 Extreme F-15 Eagle
On 6/17/00, the F-15 Eagle flew for approx.
This is my current project as of 4/00, it is an F-15 Eagle.
The flight controls for the Eagle are tailerons.
members.aol.com /kcox854272/f15.html   (561 words)

  
 ZZ_YEAGER SIGNED F-15 EAGLE
The F-15A Eagle was first flown on 27 July 1972 by the Chief Test Pilot for McAir, Irving L. Burrows.
Colonel Wendall H. "Wendy" Shawler was selected to be the first USAF pilot to fly the Eagle as well as the "USAF Director, F-15 Joint Test Force".
The Eagle would go on to become one of the greatest tactical fighters ever built.
www.aikensairplanes.com /mahogany/zzmahogyeagerf-15signed.htm   (521 words)

  
 F-15 Strike Eagle I by Microprose in MiGMan's Flight Sim Museum - www.migman.com
F-15 Strike Eagle I was developed for the Atari, Commodore C-64 and Apple //e by Sid Meier in 1985.
F-15 Strike Eagle I by Microprose in MiGMan's Flight Sim Museum - www.migman.com
The IBM version was ported by Randall Don Masteller.
www.migman.com /ref/1980_combat/F15_1/F15_1.htm   (93 words)

  
 F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle Is Designed As A Pure Air Superiority Fighter.
The Original F-15 Eagle Is A One Seat Version.
The Eagle's Powerful Armament Has Always Been A Great Strength.
afplanes.8m.com /eagle.htm   (121 words)

  
 Aerofoam F-15
The Aerofoam F-15 Eagle is a simple foam and tape sloper that can take the abuse of rocky sites and combat (or beginner) flying.
The Aerofoam F-15 Eagle E.P.P. is very rugged and is suited for flying in the most adverse conditions and sites.
The F-15 will survive an incredible amount of abuse, and will fly in very light lift.
www.aerofoam.com /F-152adobe.html   (216 words)

  
 F-15 Eagle Specifications
15 % - Not Mission Capable for Maintenance - Percentage not mission capable for maintenance reasons.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/aircraft/f-15-specs.htm   (506 words)

  
 3D 3ds F-15 Eagle airplane
McDonnell Douglas built the F-15 Eagle begining in the mid 1970s.
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www.turbosquid.com /FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/275274   (194 words)

  
 The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
* In the mid-1960s, the US Air Force (USAF) decided to acquire a new air-superiority fighter, with the result emerging in the next decade as the McDonnell Douglas "F-15 Eagle".
The F-15 became one of the backbones of the USAF's combat capabilities in the remaining decades of the 20th century, and remains in first-line service in the 21st century.
www.vectorsite.net /avf15.html   (101 words)

  
 F-15 Eagle Gallery
Here is a collection of some favorite shots taken of the beautiful, magnificient, powerful, and unmatched F-15 Eagle.
(You must have Windows Media Player or QuickTime to view.) The first one is 10 seconds and the second one is 15 seconds...but well worth it.
Move your cursor over the pictures to learn interesting facts about the F-15.
greenhangar.tripod.com /hangar/id1.html   (73 words)

  
 eagles: Usaf F 15 Eagles: Units, Colors and Markings (Schiffer Military History)
Usaf F 15 Eagles: Units, Colors and Markings
In addition, the F-15E Strike Eagle has taken over the F-111's role as the USAF's Strike Fighter.
eagles: Usaf F 15 Eagles: Units, Colors and Markings (Schiffer Military History)
www.bookstore.mybirdcenter.com /n_0764310607.htm   (453 words)

  
 Aerospaceweb.org Aircraft Museum - F-15 Eagle
McDonnell Douglas was selected over rivals North American and Fairchild Republic to build what would become the F-15 Eagle.
271-274, McDonnell Douglas F-15A/B Eagle, McDonnell Douglas F-15C/D Eagle.
The McDonnell Douglas approach incorporated advanced aerodynamics into a large wing that gives the F-15 a low wing loading and good agility for such a large aircraft.
www.aerospaceweb.org /aircraft/fighter/f15   (897 words)

  
 The Flying Mule: Search
USAF 12th FS Dirty Dozen, Kadena AFB, Japan
www.flyingmule.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SRCH&Store_Code=AV&Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F15   (40 words)

  
 McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Service of F-15 Eagle with USAF and ANG
home.att.net /~jbaugher1/f15.html   (16 words)

  
 IGN: F-15 Strike Eagle Cheats, Codes and Cheat Codes
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 Welcome at Eagle World
Tour the site to see a lot of the F15 Eagles that flew or are still flying around.
F15J 22-8810 Japanese Eagle taken by Marco Klarenbeek at Naha AB, Japan (11 Dec 2005)
We always search new pictures of the F15 Eagle!
www.sukhoi.nl   (56 words)

  
 Aviation Art Print - F-15 Eagle painting.
Follow along as a F-15 Eagle from the Shoguns 18th T.F.W. lights up and goes full throttle trying to get the edge in a B.F.M. (Basic Flight Maneuver) exercise, in the realm where eagles play.
Aircraft paintings - print of F-15 Eagle on a BFM exercise.
Kelly's Computer Shop and Coins - last updated November 19, 2003
www.kcshop.com /airartcsb/F15Eagle.htm   (78 words)

  
 Amazon.com: F-15 Strike Eagle III : The Official Strategy Guide: Books: Lawrence T. Russell
Amazon.com: F-15 Strike Eagle III : The Official Strategy Guide: Books: Lawrence T. Russell
F-15 Strike Eagle III : The Official Strategy Guide (Paperback)
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