TAMIYA 61029 F-15C Eagle 1:48 Aircraft Model Kit
1/48 Scale Aircraft Assembly Kit
61029
McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Kit
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.