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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, 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 two 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 two Saudi F-15s were sent to intercept. When the Phantoms were over the southern Gulf, and still heading south, the Eagles engaged with [[AIM-7 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 [[Gulf War]], Saudi F-15s were involved in combat air patrols over [[Saudi Arabia]] and the [[Persian Gulf]]. On January 19, 1991, a Saudi F-15 intercepted two Iraqi Mirage F1s attempting to attack coalition naval vessels in the Gulf. Aided by vectors from a USAF AWACS, the pilot shot down both planes with Sidewinder missiles, resulting in two aerial victories for the coalition and a public relations victory for the Saudi air force.
During the [[Gulf War]], Saudi F-15s were involved in combat air patrols over [[Saudi Arabia]] and the [[Persian Gulf]]. On January 19, 1991, a Saudi F-15 intercepted two Iraqi Mirage F1s attempting to attack coalition naval vessels in the Gulf. Aided by vectors from a USAF AWACS, the pilot shot down both planes with Sidewinder missiles, resulting in two aerial victories for the coalition and a public relations victory for the Saudi air force.