Academy 12582 1/72 F-15C (75th Anniversary Medal of Honor) Fighter Jet, Plastic Model Kit (A12582)

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Model Specifications

• 1:72 scale model of F-15C Eagle with Medal of Honor 75th Anniversary paint scheme
• Detailed cockpit interior and landing gear
• Includes various weapons: AIM-9X and AIM-120C missiles
• Realistic engine nozzle with iris plate removed
• Decals for three different versions, including Oregon State Air Force's 173rd Fighter Wing honoring Medal of Honor recipient David R. Kingsley
• Completed size: length 27cm, height 8.2cm

The McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American-made twin-engine fighter and attack aircraft that made its first flight on July 27, 1972. The F-15 aircraft is the result of experience gained from air combat over Vietnam and is also the US Air Force's answer to the Soviet Mig-23 and Mig-25 fighter jets. It was created in 1969 as part of the FX (Experimental Fighter Aircraft) project won by McDonnell-Douglas. In the design of the F-15, particular importance was given to maximizing the service life. This is based, on the one hand, on the installation of elements that are as easy to use as possible, and on the other hand, on the use of automatic systems that put people at ease. As a result, its successor, which surpasses the F-4 Phantom in every respect, is able to cut its service life in half. Another strength of the F-15 is its pair of Pratt-Whitney F100 afterburner engines, which produce 4,500 kg more thrust than its own weight, allowing it to make sharp turns without sacrificing speed. It also allows the installation of numerous additional weapons under the wing and fuselage at a speed of 8 knots. Since the F-15 entered service, several variants have been produced. Versions C and D are the second generation of single- and double-seat aircraft, respectively, and replaced versions A and B in 1979. Outwardly they are not very different, but their avionics systems have undergone extensive changes, making the Eagle an even more lethal weapon. In the 1980s, the F-15D also conducted tests with ASAT anti-satellite missiles. At the same time, the F15-E Strike Eagle version was also being developed. Compared to previous models, the E version is not only a fighter used for air superiority, but also an attack aircraft offering a wide range of possibilities for attacks on ground targets. The E version entered service in 1988 and is expected to remain in service until 2035. Another variant is the F-15J, produced under license in Japan and exported. F-15 aircraft have been exported to many countries, including Japan, Israel, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. The F-15 proved to be an invaluable machine, achieving aerial victories during Operation Desert Storm and the 2003 invasion of Iraq, among others. Technical data (E version): Maximum speed: 2660 km/h, rate of climb: 255 m/s, practical ceiling height: 19500 m, maximum range: 5580 km, armament: fixed - 1 six-barreled M61A-1 20 mm gun, sling - payload up to 10660 kg.