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

The U.S. Air Force requested a few manufacturers to study and develop prototypes throughout the late 1960's beneath the FX system (Fighter Experimental). McDonnell Douglas ended up being granted a contract to develop the F-15 Eagle jet fighter in December 1969. The Eagle's advanced aerodynamic design significantly paid off drag at both low and high lift designs, and reached superior maneuverability during varying journey conditions.

Making its maiden journey in July 1972, it was deployed in November 1974 due to the fact F-15A Eagle, and had been in active service subsequently. It's powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100 afterburning turbofan machines developed solely the for the F-15, and is capable of speeds within the Mach 2.5 range. The F-15 can hold huge load of devastating tools, such as the internally installed 20mm M61A-1 Vulcan cannon, with 940 rounds of ammo, the AIM-7 Sparrow radar guided missile and AIM9 Sidewinder quick range air-to-air missile. In 1979 an upgraded version of the Eagle had been introduced as the F-15C. One notable modification was the increase in fuel ability, but much more gas was permitted by the conformal gas tanks, which snuggle between your wings or over against the jet inlet ramps. This escalation in fuel capacity enables the Eagle to expand long range operations, like escorting AWACS and hit aircraft for their objectives. The Landing gear was strengthened to simply accept the excess gas fat, permitting a maximum take-off weight of 68,000 lbs (30844 kg). The F100 Pratt & Whitney engines had been additionally upgraded for easier upkeep and increased performance. The F-15C's maximum price of climb at ocean degree is above 50,000ft (15,240m) each minute.

Whilst the Premier jet fighter the Eagle constantly gets improvements to keep speed with the changing high tech. The multi-stage improvement system (MSIP) is organized to improve the avionics, like interior ECM system and computer ability. The APG-63, provides exceptional long range navigation and monitoring for the Eagles' fighter interdiction part. Buying to its versatility, adaptability and ruggedness, the F-15 Eagle will certainly continue steadily to play its part of an air superiority fighter well into the twenty-first century.