F-15E Eagle Fighter Jet Flight Operations Takeoff U.S. Air Force

Video: F-15E Eagle Fighter Jet Flight Operations Takeoff U.S. Air Force

Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas Corp.
Service: USAF
Armament: M-61A1 cannon; 4x AIM-9 Sidewinder; 4x AIM-120 AMRAAMs; 8x AIM-120 AMRAAM
Power plant: Two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100, 220 or 229 turbofan engines with afterburners
Speed: 1,875 mph (Mach 2)
Range: 3,450 miles

The F-15 Eagle has been the U.S. Air Force’s primary fighter jet aircraft and intercept platform for decades. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. It can penetrate enemy defense and outperform and outfight any current enemy aircraft. The F-15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace. The weapons and flight control systems are designed so one person can safely and effectively perform air-to-air combat.

The F-15's superior maneuverability and acceleration are achieved through high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low wing loading. Low wing-loading (the ratio of aircraft weight to its wing area) is a vital factor in maneuverability and, combined with the high thrust-to-weight ratio, enables the aircraft to turn tightly without losing airspeed.

Video by Airman 1st Class Julian Kemper, Senior Airman Enrique Barcelo, Airman 1st Class Alex Miller, Senior Airman Candace Harris

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