F-15A Eagle 76-0111 318th FIS USAF (with ASM-135 missile)
Features
- Model is approximately 10.75 long with a 7.25 wingspan
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Accurate markings and insignia
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening canopy
- Display stand included
The F-15A Eagle is a twin-engine all-weather tactical fighter aircraft developed by McDonnell Douglas in the 1970s for the U.S. Air Force. Designed primarily for air superiority the F-15A features a sleek highly maneuverable airframe and powerful Pratt & Whitney F100 engines allowing it to achieve speeds exceeding Mach 2.5. Equipped with advanced avionics and radar the F-15A is capable of engaging multiple targets simultaneously while its arsenal includes AIM-7 Sparrow AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles and a M61 Vulcan cannon. Its superior performance in dogfights long-range interception capabilities and high-altitude efficiency made it a dominant force in air combat. The F-15A proved its effectiveness in various conflicts including the Gulf War. Although later variants like the F-15E were introduced the F-15A laid the foundation for the Eagle's continued success in modern air forces around the world.
