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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.
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 Eagle entered service in 1974 with the 58th Tactical Training Wing at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona.
The Eagle usually carries four [[AIM-7 Sparrow]] missiles and either four more [[AIM-9 Sidewinder]] missiles or 18 conventional bombs, in addition to one 20 millimeter M61A1 Vulcan cannon.
The [[F-15E Strike Eagle]] derivative first flew in 1989, and is currently the USAF's primary fighter-bomber.
The [[F-15E Strike Eagle]] derivative first flew in 1989, and is currently the USAF's primary fighter-bomber.
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Type: Single seat air-superiority fighter
Powerplant: Two Pratt & Whitney afterburning turbofans, 23,800 lbs of thrust each
Performance: Maximum speed-- Mach 2.5. Range-- 2,878 miles
Weights: Empty-- 28,000 lbs. Maximum take-off 56,000 lbs.
Dimensions: Wingspan 42 ft. Length 63 ft. 9 in.
Armament: One 20 millimeter M61A1 Vulcan cannon, four [[AIM-7 Sparrow]] missiles, and four [[AIM-9 Sidewinder]] missiles or 18 conventional bombs
== Operators ==
== Operators ==