BOEING (McDONNELL DOUGLAS) F-15 'Eagle'

Israel Defence Force name: Baz (Falcon)

First flight of YF-15 was on July 27, 1972.
The F-15 Eagle was developed for the USAF when it placed a request in 1965 for a new air-superiority fighter.
Production of the F-15A continued until 1979 with 385 built, including 19 delivered to Isreal.
The F-15B (originally termed TF-15A) is the first two seat F-15 Eagle, developed simultaneously with the F-15A.
First flight of the F-15B was on July 7, 1973.
Delivery of the F-15B began on November 14, 1974. A total of 58 was delivered to the USAF, and 2 to Isreal in 1977.
The first F-15C flight was on February 26, 1979, and the first F-15D on June 19, 1979.
First introduction of the F-15C appeared in 1979, with 481 built by November 1989, by a temporary halt. Limited production resumed in late 1990's, exported to Isreal and Saudia Arabia. The F-15C is now the principal variant.
As the F-15C's appeared in 1979, the F-15D, the two-seat derivative was introduced. First flown in June 19, 1979.
F-15D was only exported to Japan (12), Isreal (2), and Saudi Arabia (12).
Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 turbofan engines were later desinated as the standard engine since 1985.
The last of the 894 F-15A/B/C/Ds was delivered on November 3, 1989.
Production is now concentrated on the F-15E.

Twin-turbofan aircraft featuring broad centre and rear fuselage, and fixed-geometry swept wings of low aspect ratio.
tall twin vertical fins positioned to receive vortex off wing and maintain directional stability at high angles of attack, all-moving horizontal tail surfaces with saw-tooth extended leading edges, and straight two-dimensional external compression engine air inlet each side of fuselage.
High performance of plane required the extensive use of titanium (more than 20% of airframe weight).

The inclusion of the second cockpit did not require much structural alteration, without overall airframe dimensions change. Involved a structural weight change of no more than 363 kg (800 lb).
Complete avionics equipment and stores fit are retained, enabling full operational and training conversions.

Features include the provision for a pair of conformal fuel tanks (CFTs), each containing 3228 litres (853 US Gal) of usable fuel. Each fitted "flush" to the sides of the inlet trunks, leaving all hardpoints available for ordanance/more fuel tanks.
Tangential store mountings were developed, allowing up to 12 further 454 kg (1,000 lb) stores to be located at the lower shoulders of the CFTs. A total external load of 10,705 kg (23,600 lb).
Avionics include:

In service F-15C's have replaced F-15A wings, with the F-15As being used in the Air National Guard.
The F-15C was selected for licence production by Japan, with a planned 189 F-15J fighters being manufactured by Mitsubishi
The F-15Cs are also undergoing the Multi-Stage Improvement Program (MSIP), to update all avionics and missiles

Used as a trainer for the F-15C, the F-15D can also accomodate the CFTs as well as the full fuel load, weapon range and ECM fit, with all the features fo the single seater's entire range of avionics

On the original F-15A Eagle, Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100 afterburning turbofans with external compression inlets
On the newer F-15Cs, two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 afterburning turbofans, each rated at 105.7 kN (23,770 lb st) are used. Internal fuel is stored in eight Goodyear fuselage tanks, with a total capacity of 7,836 litres (2070 US gallons; 1724 Imp gallons).
Optional conformal fuel tanks attached to side of engine air intakes, beneath wing, each containing 2,839 litres (750 US gallons; 624 Imp gallons).
Provision for up to three additional 2,309 litre (610 US gallon; 508 Imp gallon) external fuel tanks. Max total internal and external fuel capacity is, 20,441 litres (5400 US gallons; 4496 Imp gallons).

Provision for carriage and launch of a variety of air-to-air weapons over short and medium ranges.
These include four AIM-9L/M Sidewinders, four AIM-7F/M Sparrows or eight AIM-120 AMRAAM, and a 20 mm M61A1 six-barrel gun with 940 rounds of ammunition.
Three air-to-surface weapon stations (five if configured with conformal fuel tanks) allow for the carriage of up to 10,705 kg (23,600 lb) of bombs, rockets or additional ECM equipment.

DIMENSIONS:
Wingspan:	13.05 m	42 ft 9 3/4 in
Wing aspect ratio:	3.01
Length overall:	19.43 m	63 ft 9 in
Height overall:	5.63 m	18 ft 5 1/2 in
Tailplane span:	8.61 m	28 ft 3 in
WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS:
Weight empty (without fuel):	12,973kg	28,600 lb
Max fuel load: internal:	6103 kg	13,455 lb
Auxiliary tanks (three total):	5395.5 kg	11,895 lb
Max internal and external:	15,921 kg	35,100 lb
CFTs (two total):	4422.5 kg	9750 lb
Max T-O weight with CFTs:	30,845 kg	68,000 lb
Max wing loading:	546.1 kg/m²	111.8 lb/sq ft
Max power loading:	147.87 kg/kN	1.45 lb/lb st
PERFORMANCE:
Max level speed:	more than Mach 2.5	800 kts; 1482 km/h; 921 mph
Approach speed:	125 knots	232 km/h; 144 mph
Service ceiling:	18,300 m	60,000 ft
Ferry range: with external tanks:
without CFTs:	more than 2500 nm	4631 km; 2878 miles
with CFTs:	3100 nm	5745 km; 3570 miles
T-O Run:	274 metres
Landing Run:	1067 metres