F-15C EAGLE
Scale: 1/144
Brand: ACADEMY
Item # 12609

Was kit #4435.

The F-15 Eagle was designed specifically to reprise the role of
"dogfighter". To do this, the basic engineering was directed
toward lower maintenance time by using less complicated systems.
Maintaining the Eagle takes about half the time it takes for a
Phantom, yet the F-15 retains essential automatic controls, such
as engine inlet positioning.

The Eagle's twin Pratt & Whitney F100 afterburning turbofans
prodce 10,000 more pounds of thrust than the weight of the plane.
This allows the F-15 to turn tightly without sacrificing
precious airspeed. The Eagle carries one 20mm rotary cannon as
standard equiment, but eight hardpoints can carry an enormous
variety of additional weaponry to enhance the dogfighting
abilities of the plane.

The single-seat F-15C is the second generation version of the
single seat Eagle and replaced the F-15A in June, 1979.
Externally, it shows little change, but inside it contains newer
and more versatile electronics making today's Eagle far more
deadly.

The two-seat F-15D is the second generation version of the dual
seat Eagle and replaced the F-15B in 1979. Externally, it shows
little change, but inside it contains newer and more versatile
electronics making today's Eagle far more deadly. The two-seat
Eagle serves the role of trainer in addition to offering full
combat capability.