What is an F-15 Eagle?
(U.S. Air Force) The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. The Eagle’s air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics.
How many F-15EX Eagle IIs does the Air Force have?
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has signed a contract to acquire over 140 F-15EX Eagle II, or more commonly know these days as the F-15EX fighter.
What is the name of the new F-15 plane?
During an April 7 ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, the Air Force unveiled the name of its newest aircraft — the F-15EX “Eagle II.” The Air Force accepted delivery of the first Eagle II on March 10. A second Eagle II is expected to arrive at Eglin Air Force Base within weeks.
When did the F-15E Strike Eagle II come out?
The Eagle II is the first new variant of the venerable Eagle series of fighters in 17 years. In 2004 the Air Force began receiving the F-15E “Strike Eagle” and currently operates 218 of the strike fighters. The first flight of the Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II was in 2006.
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What is the F-15QA aircraft?
The F-15QA aircraft demonstrates its maneuverability with a vertical “Viking” takeoff during its first flight, April 13, 2020. Boeing’s F-15QA, the most advanced version of the F-15 Eagle, made its first flight on April 14. The F-15QA multirole fighter is the first of 36 aircraft developed specifically for Qatar.
What kind of aircraft does a Aircraft Spruce make?
Aircraft Spruce supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft including the Lancair, Vans Aircraft, Cozy, Starduster and Europa, as well as factory built parts for Cessna, Piper, Beech, and Mooney.
Why does the F-15 have such a low wing load?
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. A multi-mission avionics system sets the F-15 apart from other fighter aircraft.