The F-15C Eagle is a formidable air superiority fighter aircraft that has been the backbone of the United States Air Force's fighter fleet since its introduction to counter the MiG-25 in the late 1970s. With its powerful engines, advanced avionics, and impressive weapons capability, the F-15C is designed to dominate the skies. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney or General Electric turbofan engines, the F-15C can reach speeds exceeding Mach 2.5 and climb to altitudes of over 20,000 meters. Armed with a 20mm Vulcan gatling gun and capable of carrying a variety of air-to-air missiles and bombs on its hardpoints, the F-15C is a versatile and lethal fighter aircraft. Its advanced avionics, including radar and electronic countermeasure systems, give it a significant edge in combat situations. The F-15C Eagle has a proven combat record, with numerous successful engagements and a reputation as one of the most effective fighter aircraft ever built.
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 (pilot)
- Length: 19.43 m (63.75 ft)
- Wingspan: 13.05 m (42.8 ft)
- Height: 5.63 m (18.5 ft)
- Empty weight: 12,700 kg (28,000 lb)
- Maximum takeoff weight: 30,845 kg (68,000 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100/220 or General Electric F110-GE-100/129 turbofan, 105 kN (23,500 lbf) thrust each.
Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 2.5+ (2,655 km/h, 1,650 mph) at high altitude
- Range: 5,436 km (2,938 nmi, 3,376 mi) with conformal fuel tanks and three external fuel tanks
- Service ceiling: 20,000 m+ (65,000 ft+)
- Rate of climb: 254 m/s (50,000 ft/min)
Armament
- Guns: 1 × 20 mm (0.787 in) M61 Vulcan gatling gun, 940 rounds
- Hardpoints: 4 × under-wing pylon stations and 1 × fuselage station with a capacity of up to 7,700 kg (17,000 lb) of stores, including:
- Missiles: AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM
- Bombs: JDAM series, Paveway series, Mk 80 series