Squadron Publications full book | F-15 'Walk Around'
This 'Squadron Publications' F-15 'Walk Around' digital book in full: Free download. It does not go into the F-15EX, yet remains an excellent read on the F-15 Eagle. Introduction of the F15 Eagle The F-15 Eagle, developed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing), is considered the best fighter ever built. Since its service entry in 1974, it has achieved over 100 aerial victories without being shot down. The F-15E Strike Eagle variant can carry up to 23,000 pounds of air-to-ground ordnance with high accuracy. Development History of the F15 Eagle The F-15 originated from the USAF Fighter Experimental (FX) proposal in 1965. McDonnell Douglas was selected as the winner in December 1969, with the prototype's first flight on July 22, 1972. The first production F-15 was delivered to the USAF in November 1974, with operational units established shortly thereafter. The F-15 has a maximum speed of 1,650MPH, and a service ceiling of 60,000 ft altitude. ...
