1:48 McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Kit
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About the McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is regarded as one of the most
formidable jet fighters in the world today. Ever since its maiden
flight in July 1972, this record breaking flying machine has
been a yardstick for jet fighter design. Powered by two Pratt &
Whitney F100-PW-100 turbofan engines, it is capable of speeds in
the Mach 2.5 range.

The F-15 Eagle can carry a heavy and devastating complement of
weaponry such as its internal 20mm M-61A-1 rotary cannon, plus
four AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles, and four AIM-7F Sparrow
anti-aircraft missiles. The early production F-15 was designated
the F-15A, while the two-seat version was called the B model.

In 1979, an improved and upgraded F-15 was introduced. One
notable change was a 15% increase in internal fuel capacity,
while even more fuel was made possible by utilizing conformal
tanks that snuggle beneath the wing ad against the jet inlet
ramps. In order to accept this extra fuel weight, the landing
gear had to be reinforced. These modified F-15's are called the
C-type for the single-seater and F-15D for the two seat version.
The F-15C owes its superb performance to many technological and
electronic wonders, and shall certainly continue to play its role
as an air superiority fighter for many years to come.