History
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. Developed for the United States Air Force, it first flew in July 1972 and entered service in 1976. With an undefeated air-to-air combat record of 104 kills to 0 losses, the F-15 is one of the most successful modern fighters.
F-15E Eagle - A mordern variant of the F-15
Specifications
| Length: | 63 ft 9 in (19.43 m) |
| Wingspan: | 42 ft 10 in (13.05 m) |
| Max Speed: | Mach 2.5 (1,650 mph, 2,655 km/h) |
| Range: | 1,061 nmi (1,221 mi, 1,965 km) |
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Combat Record
The F-15 has a perfect air-to-air combat record, with over 100 aerial victories and no losses in dogfights. Israeli F-15s scored the first kills in 1979 against Syrian MiG-21s. During Operation Desert Storm, USAF F-15Cs accounted for 36 of the 39 air-to-air kills. The F-15 continues to serve as the USAF's primary air superiority fighter alongside the F-22 Raptor.