The F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather air superiority fighter developed by McDonnell Douglas that first flew in the early 1970s and entered United States Air Force service in 1976, built with powerful engines and a large wing to give it exceptional speed, climb rate and maneuverability for its era. Widely exported to allied air forces and produced in numerous strike-capable variants alongside the original air-to-air version, it built a combat record in which its operators claim it has never been shot down in aerial combat, and derivatives of the design remain in frontline production decades after its introduction.
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SignificanceAmong the most successful modern jet fighters, with a combat record of over 104 victories and no losses in air to air combat. 1 Manufacturer or Builder In the Other Atlases
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1. McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, Wikipedia
Infobox, First flight
27 July 1972
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The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing).
Combat record section
It is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 104 victories and no losses in air-to-air combat.
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