McDonnell Douglas - F-15 Eagle USA - US Air Force LN48FW
- Manufacturer:
- McDonnell Douglas
- Type / Model:
- F-15 Eagle
- Registration:
- LN48FW
- Colour Scheme:
- USA - US Air Force
- Location:
- Low Level, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Chris Procter
- Date Taken:
- 13/03/2009
- Image ID:
- #82791
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 2876 x 1917
- Image Description:
- The 'Boss' of 48 Fighter Wing Lakenheath seen here pulling some nice vapour in the valleys of Wales Low Level. This machine has a special tail markings LN48FW (The Boss)
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Aircraft Data
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle developed for the United States Air is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield.
The F-15E Strike Eagle variant is an all-weather strike fighter, designed for long-range interdiction of enemy ground targets deep behind enemy lines.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1972 | 1500 | 385 | 1 | 0 - 0 |
Power
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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* Afterburner used for maximum thrust
Dimensions
| Length | 19.41 m. 63 ft. 8 in. |
| Wing Span | 13 m. 42 ft. 8 in. |
| Height | 5.69 m. 18 ft. 8 in. |
| Empty Weight | 14392 kg. 31700 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 30872 kg. 68000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 3018 kph 1875 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 2414 kph 1500 mph |
| Ceiling | 19812 m. 65000 ft. |
| Normal Range |
1963
1060
nm
km.
combat radius |
| Max Range |
5556
3000
nm
km.
ferry range with external fuel tanks |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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