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The Royal Saudi Air Force purchased 52 F-15s for air defense in 1983.  In consideration of Israeli concerns, the planes were made less capable, particularly against US-made weapons systems, before delivery.

The Royal Saudi Air Force purchased 52 F-15s for air defense in 1983.  In consideration of Israeli concerns, the planes were made less capable, particularly against US-made weapons systems, before delivery.

During the [[Iran-Iraq War]], tensions in the area were high.  On June 5, 1983, two Iranian [[F-4|Phantom]]s were scrambled to attack shipping on the Saudi side of the [[Persian Gulf]].  They were detected by a USAF AWACS, and 2 Saudi F-15s were sent to intercept.  When the Phantoms were over the southern Gulf, and still heading south, the Eagles engaged with Sparrow missiles, downing one and seriously damaging the other.<ref name="MyFirstRef">F-15C Eagle Units in Combat, by Steve Davies, Osprey Publishing, 2005</ref>

During the [[Iran-Iraq War]], tensions in the area were high.  On June 5, 1984, two Iranian [[F-4|Phantom]]s were scrambled to attack shipping on the Saudi side of the [[Persian Gulf]].  They were detected by a USAF AWACS, and 2 Saudi F-15s were sent to intercept.  When the Phantoms were over the southern Gulf, and still heading south, the Eagles engaged with Sparrow missiles, downing one and seriously damaging the other.<ref name="MyFirstRef">F-15C Eagle Units in Combat, by Steve Davies, Osprey Publishing, 2005</ref>

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