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.
