F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - United States Air Forces in Europe

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 first flight was made in July 1972. In January 1976, the first Eagle destined for a combat squadron was delivered.

The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. It can penetrate enemy defense and outperform and outfight any current enemy aircraft. The versatile pulse-Doppler radar system can look up at high-flying targets and down at low-flying targets without being confused by ground clutter. It can detect and track aircraft and small high-speed targets at distances beyond visual range down to close range, and at altitudes down to treetop level. The radar feeds target information into the central computer for effective weapons delivery. For close-in dogfights, the radar automatically acquires enemy aircraft, and this information is projected on the head-up display.

The F-15's superior maneuverability and acceleration are achieved through high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low wing loading. Low wing-loading (the ratio of aircraft weight to its wing area) is a vital factor in maneuverability and, combined with the high thrust-to-weight ratio, enables the aircraft to turn tightly without losing airspeed.

The F-15E is a two-seat, dual-role, totally integrated fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and deep interdiction missions. The rear cockpit is upgraded to include four multi-purpose CRT displays for aircraft systems and weapons management. The digital, triple-redundant Lear Siegler flight control system permits coupled automatic terrain following, enhanced by a ring-laser gyro inertial navigation system.

For low-altitude, high-speed penetration and precision attack on tactical targets at night or in adverse weather, the F-15E carries a high-resolution APG-70 radar and low-altitude navigation and targeting infrared for night pods.

F-15C, D and E models were deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1991 in support of Operation Desert Storm where they proved their superior combat capability. F-15C fighters accounted for 34 of the 37 Air Force air-to-air victories. F-15E's were operated mainly at night, hunting SCUD missile launchers and artillery sites using the LANTIRN system.

They have since been deployed for air expeditionary force deployments and operations Southern Watch (no-fly zone in Southern Iraq), Provide Comfort in Turkey, Allied Force in Bosnia, Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Iraqi Freedom in Iraq.

F-15E Strike Eagle - 91-0316/LN - 494 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe

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F-15C Eagle - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe

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F-15E Eagle/LN - 494 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe

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Other F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle operators

- Royal Saudi Air Force
- United States Air Force

F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle squadrons

- 492 Fighter Squadron
- 493 Fighter Squadron
- 494 Fighter Squadron

Reports including

F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 84-0004
- TLP 2007/1
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 84-0009
- Frisian Flag 2009
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 84-0014
- Soesterberg, a finale in style
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 84-0019
- Frisian Flag 2009
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 84-0027
- Soesterberg, a finale in style
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 84-0044
- The Grim Reapers at Fighter Town
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0147
- Royal International Air Tattoo 2009
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0156
- The Grim Reapers at Fighter Town
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0159
- The Grim Reapers at Fighter Town
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0160
- The Grim Reapers at Fighter Town
- Excalibur 2005
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0163
- Frisian Flag 2009
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0164
- The Grim Reapers at Fighter Town
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0165
- TLP 2007/1
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0166
- The Grim Reapers at Fighter Town
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0167
- Royal International Air Tattoo 2006
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0176
- Frisian Flag 2009
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 86-0182
- Frisian Flag 2010
- The Grim Reapers at Fighter Town
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 91-0303
- Excalibur 2005
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 91-0316
- TLP 2007/2
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 91-0331
- TLP 2007/2
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 92-0364
- Excalibur 2005
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 96-0204
- Excalibur 2005
F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 97-0218
- Excalibur 2005