The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 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 by the Israeli Air Force. The Eagle has been exported to Israel, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. The F-15 was originally envisioned as a pure air-superiority aircraft. Its design included a secondary ground-attack capability that was largely unused. The aircraft design proved flexible enough that an improved all-weather strike derivative, the F-15E Strike Eagle, was later developed, entered service in 1989 and has been exported to several nations. As of 2021, the aircraft is being produced in several variants. Wikipedia.
Top speed: 1,875 mph
Range: 2,992 mi
Introduced: January 9, 1976
Weight: 45,000 lbs
Unit cost: 28,000,000–30,000,000 USD (1998)
Engine type: Pratt & Whitney F100
Manufacturers: Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Number Of Sheets: 1 Sheet
Difficulty: Moderate
Assembled Size: 3.46"L x 2.36"W x 1.26"H (8.8 x 6 x 3.2 cm)
Ages 14+
Metal Earth kits are made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and NO GLUE OR SOLDER REQUIRED! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
