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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. | + | 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]] | ||
Revision as of 01:40, May 4, 2007
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.
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220/229 turbofan engines, the F-15 has a top speed of greater than Mach 2.5.
The F-15E Strike Eagle derivative first flew in 1989, and is currently the USAF's primary fighter-bomber.