McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
The Eagle was designed in the late 1960s in response to an Air Force request for a new air superiority fighter. The McDonnell-Douglas design was accepted by the Air Force in December 1969. One of the primary requirements for the aircraft was that it be very maneuverable at a wide range of speeds and altitudes. Many of the Eagle’s design features, including; the twin tails, two engines and large-area wing, are a result of this requirement. At a normal weight the F-15A has a thrust to weight ratio of 1.17 to 1. This means that for every pound of weight of the aircraft, the engines produce 1.17 pounds of thrust giving the Eagle the ability to accelerate straight up. Later versions of the Eagle remain the primary air superiority fighter for the U.S. Air Force, but are being supplemented by the F-22 Raptor.

Service History:
Built by McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, St. Louis, Missouri and delivered to the USAF on June 28, 1976.
Jun 1976 1st Tactical Fighter Wing, Langley AFB, Virginia.
May 1982 405th Tactical Training Wing, Luke AFB, Arizona.
Jul 1984 325th Tactical Training Wing, Tyndall AFB, Florida.
June 1992 Unit redesignated 325th Tactical Fighter Wing, Tyndall AFB, Florida.
April 1993 Loaned to Pima Air & Space Museum by the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

Wingspan42 ft 9 in.
Length63 ft 9 in.
Height18 ft 5.5 in.
Weight42,206 pounds (loaded)
Maximum SpeedMach 2.5
Service Ceiling62,000 ft
Range2,500 miles
EnginesTwo Pratt & Whitney F-100-PW-100 with 23,930 pounds of thrust each
Crew1
ManufacturerMcDonnell Douglas
Markings325th Tactical Fighter Wing, Tyndall AFB, Florida, 1992
DesignationF-15A
Serial Number74-0118