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Art.Nr.: 300060304
Product: 1:32 Mc Donnell DOUGLAS F-15 EAGL
About the McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
At one time during the missile boom years, the U.S. Air Force believed
future air battles could be decided by air-to-air missiles rather than
guns in the traditional dog-fighting manner. The need for air
superiority weapons was relearned during the Vietnam Conflict and led to
an Air Force requirement for an all-weather, single-seat, twin-engined
fighter. This aircraft was to optimize counter-air operations.
The U.S. Air Force requested several manufacturers to study and develop
prototypes during the late 1960's under the FX program (Fighter
Experimental). McDonnell Douglas was awarded a contract to develop the
F-15 Eagle jet fighter in December 1969. The Eagle's advanced
aerodynamic design greatly reduced drag at both the low and high lift
configurations, and achieved superior maneuverability during varying flight conditions.
Making its maiden flight in July 1972, it was deployed in November 1974
as the F-15A Eagle, and had been in active service since then. It is
powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100 afterburning turbofan engines
developed exclusively for the for the F-15, and is capable of speeds in
the Mach 2.5 range. The F-15 can carry a heavy load of devastating
weapons, including the internally mounted 20mm M61A-1 Vulcan cannon,
with 940 rounds of ammo, the AIM-7 Sparrow radar guided missile and AIM9
Sidewinder short range air-to-air missile. In 1979 an upgraded version
of the Eagle was introduced as the F-15C. One notable change was the
increase in fuel capacity, but even more fuel was made possible by the
conformal fuel tanks, which snuggle between the wings and up against the
jet inlet ramps. This increase in fuel capacity enables the Eagle to
expand long range operations, such as escorting AWACS and strike
aircraft to their targets. The Landing gear has been reinforced to
accept the extra fuel weight, allowing a maximum take-off weight
of 68,000 lbs (30844 kg). The F100 Pratt & Whitney engines were also upgraded for easier maintenance and increased performance.
The F-15C's maximum rate of climb at sea level is more than 50,000ft (15,240m) per minute.
As the Premier jet fighter the Eagle continuously receives improvements
to keep pace with the changing state of the art. The multi-stage
improvement program (MSIP) is organized to enhance the avionics, like
the internal ECM system and computer capacity. The APG-63, provides
excellent long range navigation and tracking for the Eagles' fighter
interdiction role. Owning to its versatility, adaptability and
ruggedness, the F-15 Eagle will certainly continue to play its role of an air superiority fighter well into the 21st century.
Scope of delivery:
Kit, instructions, decor
Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.
Product details
- Detailed 1:32 scale model kit
- The high-quality kit from TAMIYA must be in
be assembled by yourself.
- The independent construction is carried out using a step-by-step
or illustrated assembly instructions. The assembly instructions
is of course included in the scope of delivery.
- Based on the assembly instructions, the individual parts must fit perfectly
be put together. The parts can be painted
own ideas can be made.
- Tools, glue and paints are included with the
Plastic kit not included. These must be purchased optionally
will.