Caption:
F-15 Strike Eagle, Aircraft, Photo by: SrA Scott McKeever
Primary Function: Air superiority tactical fighter. E model
is a dual role, totally integrated fighter for air-to-air and deep
interdiction missions. Contractor: McDonnell Douglas
Corp. Speed: Mach 2.5 plus. Dimensions: Wingspan 42 ft. 9
3/4in., length 63 ft. 9 in., height 18 ft. 7 1/2in. Range: 3,450
miles ferry range with conformal fuel tanks and three external fuel
tanks. Armament: One M-61A 120mm multibarrel gun mounted
internally with 940 rounds of ammunition, four AIM-9L/M Sidewinder and
four AIM-7F/M Sparrow missiles. Crew: pilot only in F-15A/C; two
seats in F-15B/D;crew of two in F-15E
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