Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force (USAF) selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. The Eagle took its …

The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved …

Dec 12, 2025 · F-15, twin-engine jet fighter produced by the McDonnell Douglas Corporation of the United States. Based on a design proposed in 1969 for an air-superiority fighter, it has also been …

Delivering unmatched payload, range and speed, the F‑15EX is built to anchor tactical fighter forces today and tomorrow. Drawing on a legacy of air dominance, it features digital fly‑by‑wire controls, an …

Dec 9, 2025 · Built on a 50-year-old airframe, the F-15EX Eagle II adds new sensors, huge payload, and lower operating costs to give the USAF a cheaper, hard-hitting complement to the F-35.

The F-15 Eagle was the world’s dominant, supersonic, all-weather, day/night air-superiority fighter for more than 40 years. The F-15A first flew on July 27, 1972, and F-15A/Bs were delivered between …

DAYTON, Ohio -- McDonnell Douglas F-15 Streak Eagle at the National Museum of the USAF on May 28, 2024. The museum's single-seat F15A, nicknamed "Streak Eagle," broke eight time-to-climb …

The Air Force received its first F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter in 1974. Subsequently, the F-15 evolved to encompass more roles, most notably with the deployment of the F-15E Strike Eagle in 1989. The …

The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. Features. The Eagle’s air superiority is achieved through a …

Sep 4, 2025 · BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – For the past 18 years, the men and women of the 104th Fighter Wing have watched the F-15 Eagle fly above Westfield and return from …