Guide Note

The F-15 Eagle is an American fighter aircraft manufactured by McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing). The F-15 was designed to remain highly maneuverable in all weather conditions and to carry a variety of weapons. The F-16 A and C can carry one crew member, while the B and D models are designed for two people. Statistically, the F-16C is one of the most effective aircraft ever manufactured with a success ratio of 95:0.¹

Fast Facts

1. First flight: July 27, 1972²
2. First aircraft designed for combat was completed in January of 1976³
3. Developed for the U.S. Air Force
4. More than 1,500 are in service worldwide⁴
5. Equipped with pulse Doppler radar¹

1. Speed: 1,875 mph
2. Range: 2,400 miles
3. Height: 18 feet 8 inches
4. Length: 63 feet 9 inches
5. Wingspan: 42 feet, 10 inches
6. Weight: 68,000 pounds