โ๏ธ Full Specifications
| Designation | F-15C/D/E/EX |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing |
| Country | ๐บ๐ธ United States |
| First Flight | 1972 |
| Service Entry | 1976 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Length | 19.43 m (63.7 ft) |
| Wingspan | 13.05 m (42.8 ft) |
| Height | 5.63 m (18.5 ft) |
| Empty Weight | 12,700 kg (28,004 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 30,800 kg (67,914 lb) |
| Max Speed (Mach) | 2.5 |
| Max Speed | 2,655 km/h |
| Service Ceiling | 20,000 m (65,620 ft) |
| Range | 3,900 km (2,422 mi) |
| Climb Rate | 254 m/s (50000 ft/min) |
| Engine | 2 ร Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 / GE F110-GE-129 |
| Thrust (each) | Dry 65 kN ยท AB 105 kN |
| Production | 1,500 |
| Unit Cost | $87.0M USD |
๐ Operators
๐ Variants
- F-15A/B โ Original air superiority
- F-15C/D โ Improved avionics and weapons
- F-15E Strike Eagle โ Two-seat dual-role strike
- F-15EX Eagle II โ Latest USAF rebuild with EPAWSS
- F-15I Ra'am / F-15J / F-15SA / F-15SG / F-15K / F-15QA โ Export
โ๏ธ Armament
Overview
The F-15 Eagle boasts the most impressive air combat record of any modern fighter: 104 kills with zero losses in aerial combat. First flying in 1972, it remains in frontline service today and will continue flying into the 2040s with the advanced F-15EX variant.
Design & Development
Designed with a thrust-to-weight ratio exceeding 1:1, the F-15 can accelerate while climbing vertically. Its large wing area provides exceptional maneuverability, while twin F100 engines deliver Mach 2.5 top speed. The motto during development was ‘Not a pound for air-to-ground’โpure air superiority.
Operational History
The F-15 has served with the USAF, Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and other allies. Israeli F-15s achieved the first combat kills and have an extraordinary record including downing over 50 Syrian aircraft in the Bekaa Valley in 1982 with zero losses. An Israeli F-15D even landed safely with one wing missing.
Armament & Weapons
The F-15 carries an extensive weapons suite:
- 1ร M61A1 Vulcan โ 20mm rotary cannon (940 rounds)
- AIM-120 AMRAAM โ up to 8ร beyond-visual-range missiles
- AIM-9 Sidewinder โ short-range infrared missiles
- AIM-7 Sparrow โ medium-range radar-guided missiles
- F-15E Strike Eagle additions:
- GBU-10/12/24 laser-guided bombs
- GBU-31/38 JDAM GPS bombs
- AGM-130 powered standoff weapon
- CBU-87/97 cluster bombs
- B61 nuclear bomb (tactical)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 has a top speed of Mach 2.5+ (1,650+ mph), one of the fastest operational fighters ever.
What is the F-15’s combat record?
The F-15 has an unmatched record of 104 air-to-air victories with zero losses, achieved by Israeli and USAF pilots.
How many F-15s were built?
Over 1,500 F-15s have been built. Production continues with the F-15EX Eagle II.
Is the F-15 still in service?
Yes. The F-15 has been in service since 1976. The latest F-15EX variant entered service in 2021.