F-15 Eagle
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The F-15 Eagle is an air superiority fighter built by McDonnell Douglas in the USA. It first flew in 1972 and entered service in 1976. Pure air superiority: a big radar, big engines and a big wing.
Photo: McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle on Wikipedia (free licence)
- Top speed2,655 km/h (1,650 mph)
- Range5,550 km (3,449 miles)
- First flight1972
- Wingspan13.1 m (43 ft)
F-15 Eagle specs
| Top speed | 2,655 km/h (1,650 mph) · Mach 2.50Above Mach 2.5 at altitude (Air Force figure). Varies by version and load. |
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| Range | 5,550 km (3,449 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 18,300 m (60,039 ft) |
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| Length | 19.4 m (64 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 13.1 m (43 ft) |
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| Height | 5.6 m (18 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 31 t (67,902 lb) |
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| Empty weight | 13 t (27,998 lb)F-15C. |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 2 × afterburning turbofan |
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| First flight | 1972 |
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| Entered service | 1976 |
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| Built by | McDonnell Douglas (USA) |
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F-15 Eagle facts
- It has more than 100 air-to-air victories and has never been shot down in air combat.
- In 1983 one landed safely after losing almost an entire wing in a midair collision.
Quick quiz
When did the F-15 Eagle first fly?
In 1972.
Who built the F-15 Eagle?
McDonnell Douglas, in the USA.
How fast can the F-15 Eagle fly?
Its top speed is 2,655 km/h (1,650 mph) · Mach 2.50.
How far can the F-15 Eagle fly?
About 5,550 km (3,449 miles).
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