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

The U.S. Air Force asked for a few manufacturers to review and develop prototypes through the late 1960's beneath the FX system (Fighter Experimental). McDonnell Douglas wound up being given a contract to build up the F-15 Eagle jet fighter in December 1969. The Eagle's higher level aerodynamic design somewhat reduced drag at both low and high lift designs, and reached superior maneuverability during varying journey conditions.

Making its maiden journey in July 1972, it had been implemented in November 1974 due to the fact F-15A Eagle, and have been in active solution later. It's powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100 afterburning turbofan devices developed solely the for the F-15, and is capable of speeds inside the Mach 2.5 range. The F-15 can take huge load of damaging tools, including 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 was indeed introduced whilst the F-15C. One notable modification was the rise in gas ability, but significantly more fuel ended up being permitted by the conformal fuel tanks, which snuggle between wings or over contrary to the jet inlet ramps. This increase in gas capability enables the Eagle to expand long range operations, like escorting AWACS and hit aircraft for his or her goals. The Landing gear had been strengthened to merely accept the surplus gas fat, permitting a maximum take-off fat of 68,000 lbs (30844 kg). The F100 Pratt & Whitney engines was indeed also upgraded for easier upkeep and increased performance. The F-15C's maximum cost of climb at ocean level is above 50,000ft (15,240m) for each minute.

As the Premier jet fighter the Eagle constantly gets improvements to help keep rate utilizing the changing hi-tech. The multi-stage enhancement system (MSIP) is organized to boost the avionics, like interior ECM system and computer ability. The APG-63, provides excellent long range navigation and monitoring the Eagles' fighter interdiction component. Buying to its flexibility, adaptability and ruggedness, the F-15 Eagle will definitely continue steadily to play its part of an air superiority fighter well into the twenty-first century.