McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
The F-15 is the USAF standard fighter with a capability of up to Mach 2.50. It' s a very powerful plane built for air interception.
 
It can carry several missiles and is in second hand hand an attack plane. It' s very maneuverable for its size.
The F-15 was the allies principal air superiority fighter in operation Desert Storm and it provided air cover for the allied bombers.The two Pratt & Witney engines gives the aircraft good thrust/weight ratio.
 
 
Length:  63 ft 9 in
Weight: 68000 lb
Powerplant: Two Pratt & Witney F100-PW-100 engines turbofans each rated at 
23950 lb
Armament: One General Electric M61A1 Vulcan rotary barrel 20 mm cannon
Ordnance: Up to 16000 lb
Top speed: Mach 2.50
Range, with drop tanks: 2878 miles
Ceiling: 60000 ft
Climb rate: 50000 ft/min
Maneuverability: Very good
Firepower: Excellent
Durability: Good
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