The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force (USAF) selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter.

F-15C fighters accounted for 34 of the 37 Air Force air-to-air victories. F-15E's were operated mainly at night, hunting SCUD missile launchers and artillery sites using the LANTIRN system.

Apr 10, 2025 · The F-15C was developed in the 1970s by McDonnell Douglas as an evolution of the original F-15A/B design, itself a direct response to the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat threat. Designed as a dedicated air superiority fighter, the F-15C retained the Eagle's powerful twin-engine configuration and large radar cross-section while incorporating critical ...

Jun 15, 2016 · MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-15C The F-15C Eagle was an updated version of the F-15A. Major improvements include 2,000 pounds of additional internal fuel capacity, provisions for Fuel And Sensor Tactical -- FAST Pack conformal external fuel tanks with weapons mount points for AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, and greatly improved avionics and radar. The addition of

Since 1998, the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Ore., has flown the F-15 Eagle both A/B and C/D models, which are now nearing their eventual retirement. The wing retired 11 airframes this year and expects to see the majority of …

Apr 1, 2025 · A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle taxis after the 67th Fighter Generation Squadron activation ceremony for its final flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. The last F-15C will transition to become a maintenance training aircraft. U.S. …

Mar 28, 2025 · Kadena’s final F-15C/D Eagle flight The U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) 18th Wing conducted the final operational flight of the F-15C Eagle on Jan. 24, 2025, after 45. Home; Military Aviation.

F-15C single seat fighter - 483 units built. Internal armament: - M61-A1 Vulcan 20 mm Gatling gun with 940 rounds. Max speed at high altitude: Mach 2.5 (1667 knots, 1918 mph, 3087 km/h). The last 43 built F-15C were upgraded with AN/APG-70 radar and later the AN/APG-63(V)1 radar.

6 days ago · A Boeing F-15C has completed the final flight by the aircraft’s active-duty fleet earlier this year, marking the end of 46 years of operational service by the twin-engine air superiority fighter ...

Feb 27, 2025 · The F-15 Eagle, particularly the F-15C and F-15E, was instrumental in achieving air superiority and executing precision ground strikes during Operation Desert Storm. Its performance in the conflict cemented its reputation as one of the world’s most capable and versatile fighter platforms.