F-15C Eagle 1/72 Die Cast Model - Florida ANG 7th Anniversary 86-0171, USAF, Sept 2022 - HA4578
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-15 Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter aircraft developed by McDonnell Douglas in the early 1970s. Designed primarily for air superiority, it quickly earned a reputation as one of the most successful fighters in modern aviation history. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engines, the F-15 can exceed Mach 2.5 and climb rapidly to high altitudes. Its advanced radar, large payload capacity, and exceptional maneuverability allow it to engage multiple targets at long range while dominating close-in dogfights. Variants such as the F-15E Strike Eagle add precision ground-attack capabilities, expanding its mission versatility. Operated by the United States and several allied nations, the F-15 remains a formidable and continually upgraded combat aircraft with an unmatched air-to-air combat record in history today.
