The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force (USAF) selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. The Eagle took its maiden ...

Jul 23, 2011 · The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture ...

The F-15EX is a variant of the F-15 Advanced Eagle, a further development of the F-15E design initially intended for export and incorporates improved internal structure, flight control system, and avionics.

The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield.

On 24 February 1984, the USAF chose the F-15E; key factors in the decision were the F-15E's lower development costs compared to the F-16XL (US$270 million versus US$470 million), a belief that the F-15E had future growth potential, and possessing twin-engine redundancy.

Maximum speed at low altitude: Mach 1.2 (782 knots, 921 mph, 1,482 km/h). 1x 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan 6-barreled Gatling cannon, 500 rounds. F-15E: 236 units built. As of 2024, more advanced versions are still under development.

The F-15 Eagle is powered by two P&WF100 after-burning turbofan engines. Each engine has a maximum thrust of 23,770 lbf with afterburner. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 65,000 feet, rate of climb of 50,000 feet per minute, combat range of 1,061 nautical miles and a ferry range of 3,000 nautical miles.

The F-15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace. The weapons and flight control systems are designed so one person can safely and effectively perform air-to-air combat.

With a payload capacity of 29,500 lbs. (13,300 kg) – including outsized weapons – the F-15EX delivers affordable mass to address rapidly evolving threats.

The F-15's superior maneuverability and acceleration are achieved through its high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low-wing loading. F-15A Eagle, Tail Code TY, of the 325th Fighter Wing, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida