Tamiya 60304 - 1/32 McDonnell-Douglas F-15C Eagle  [60304]

The U.S. Air Force requested a few manufacturers to study and develop prototypes through the belated 1960's beneath the FX program (Fighter Experimental). McDonnell Douglas had been awarded a contract to produce the F-15 Eagle jet fighter in December 1969. The Eagle's higher level aerodynamic design greatly reduced drag at both the low and high lift designs, and obtained superior maneuverability during varying trip conditions.

Making its maiden flight in July 1972, it absolutely was implemented in November 1974 as the F-15A Eagle, and was indeed in active service ever since then. Its running on two Pratt & Whitney F100 afterburning turbofan machines developed solely for the for the F-15, and it is effective at rates in the Mach 2.5 range. The F-15 can hold a heavy load of devastating weapons, such as the internally mounted 20mm M61A-1 Vulcan cannon, with 940 rounds of ammo, the AIM-7 Sparrow radar guided missile and AIM9 Sidewinder short range air-to-air missile. In 1979 an upgraded form of the Eagle had been introduced once the F-15C. One notable change ended up being the increase in fuel ability, but more fuel was authorized by the conformal gas tanks, which snuggle between your wings and up contrary to the jet inlet ramps. This boost in fuel ability allows the Eagle to expand long range operations, particularly escorting AWACS and attack aircraft to their targets. The Landing gear is reinforced to simply accept the excess fuel fat, enabling a maximum take-off weight of 68,000 lbs (30844 kg). The F100 Pratt & Whitney engines were also upgraded for easier maintenance and increased performance. The F-15C's maximum rate of climb at ocean degree is above 50,000ft (15,240m) per minute.

Due to the fact Premier jet fighter the Eagle constantly gets improvements to help keep speed because of the changing high tech. The multi-stage improvement system (MSIP) is arranged to enhance the avionics, just like the internal ECM system and computer capacity. The APG-63, provides exceptional long range navigation and monitoring for the Eagles' fighter interdiction part. Possessing to its versatility, adaptability and ruggedness, the F-15 Eagle will certainly consistently play its role of an air superiority fighter well in to the 21st century.