In 1969 McDonnell Douglas started to build the F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. The F-15A took its maiden flight on 27th July 1972. In order to meet the requirements of the USAF for its ETF (enhanced tactical fighter) McDonnell Douglas and Hughes developed the F-15E Strike Eagle. This two-seater is used for both air to ground strikes with a high weapon load and as a fighter-intercepter and flies night and all-weather missions. Development began in 1984 after the F-15E had gained acceptance against the F-16XL. The F-15E has advanced radar and infra-red systems, multifunction screens for navigation and targeting, panoramic sight and radar with synthetic beam aperture. It underwent its baptism of fire in 1991 in "Operation Desert Storm" in Iraq. The USAF has bought a total of 209 F-15Es. The plane is also built for export and flew in the '98 Tigermeet in Lechfeld (Germany). Two Pratt & Whitney turbofans each deliver 106 kN thrust. The maximum speed without external stores is Mach 2.5 at high altitude.
- Surface details with flush metal joints - Detailed cockpit with ejecter seats and instrument panels - Separate air brake flaps optionally open - Detailed landing gear - Engine exhaust cone with separate actuating rods - Two wing tanks - Extensive stores for pylons - Four Sidewinder missiles - LANTRIN pod - Decals for one F-15E '98 Tigermeet version and one USAF version
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