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The [[Boeing]] '''F-15 Eagle''' is an all-weather tactical fighter, developed by the [[United States Air Force]] to establish and maintain air superiority during combat missions. It was developed in 1972; the [[F-15E Strike Eagle]] derivative first flew in 1989, and is currently the USAF's primary fighter-bomber.
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The [[Boeing]] '''F-15 Eagle''' is an all-weather tactical fighter, developed by the [[United States Air Force]] to establish and maintain air superiority during combat missions. Originally designed by McDonnell Douglas, prior to its merger with Boeing.  First flight of the original F-15A occurred in 1972.
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Powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220/229 turbofan engines, the F-15 has a top speed of greater than Mach 2.5.
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The [[F-15E Strike Eagle]] derivative first flew in 1989, and is currently the USAF's primary fighter-bomber.
    
[[Category:aircraft]]
 
[[Category:aircraft]]
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