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Line 1: − 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. − [[Image:f15_12.jpg|right|thumb]] − − Powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220/229 turbofan engines with a combined thrust of over 50,000 pounds, the F-15 has a top speed of greater than Mach 2.5. − − In early 1975, an F-15A designated "Streak Eagle" broke eight time-to-climb world records. It attained an altitude of 98,425 feet in just under 3 and a half minutes from brake release at takeoff and coasted to nearly 103,000 feet before beginning its descent. − − The Eagle entered service in 1974 with the 58th Tactical Training Wing at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. − − The [[F-15E Strike Eagle]] derivative first flew in 1989, and is currently the USAF's primary fighter-bomber. − − ==External links== − *[http://www.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=102 Factsheets : F-15E Strike Eagle] - U.S. Air Force − − [[Category:aircraft]]
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