[E13] F-15C Eagle U.S. Air Force 1/72

The McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle is the main fighter aircraft of the United States military. In December 1969, the U.S. military selected McDonnell Douglas as the next main air superiority fighter to succeed the F-4 Phantom II. The resulting F-15, despite being slightly larger than the F-4 Phantom II, is lighter due to the use of composite materials. Equipped with a powerful engine and the latest electronics, it boasts superior flight performance and combat capabilities. Furthermore, the F-15C model, which has been in production since May 1980, features improved fire control systems, enabling multi-purpose simultaneous search and tracking, and increased internal fuel capacity, which was a problem in the A and B models. It can also be fitted with canoe-shaped conformal tanks on the sides of the fuselage.

Specifications

Crew: 1 Wingspan: 13.05m Length: 19.43m Height: 5.63m Maximum Takeoff Weight: 30,845kg Engine: P&W/F-100PW-100 Thrust: 7,348kg x 2 (10,800kg x 2 with afterburner) Maximum Speed: Mach 2.5/12,200m Fixed Armament: M/61A 120mm Vulcan cannon x 1 First Flight: July 27, 1972 (Prototype)