Description
- Realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts.
- Pad printed markings.
- Pilot figure.
- Full weapons compliment
- Display stand included.
- Measures 10.75” L x 7.25” Wingspan
- Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above.
In 1967 the U.S. became aware of the Soviet MiG-25 Foxbat. This made it necessary to develop a new aircraft to counter the MiG-25. The USAF rejected the USN F-14 Tomcat and issued its own requirements. The solution came in the form of the McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle. The F-15A made its inaugural flight in July 1972 and in January 1976 the first Eagle entered service. The “E” entered service in 1989. The F-15 was the first dedicated USAF air superiority fighter since the F-86 Sabre.
In 1977 the 391st TFS “Bold Tigers” and their F-111 Aardvark were deactivated in July, 1990 but reactivated as the 391st FS on March 11, 1992, equipped with the F-15E Strike Eagle. The 391st was deployed to Ali al Salem AB in Kuwait for support in Operation Enduring Freedom. The 391st was the first USAF FS to use ordnance in theater and flew over 500 missions dropping 515,000 pounds. The Bold Tigers dropped just about every type of bomb available including the first use of the Enhanced GBU-15 (EGBU-15/A).
As with most Hobby Master models this F-15E Strike Eagle features engraved panel lines, antennas, surface details an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details), full weapons complement, optional-position landing gear, authentic squadron markings, and a display stand.
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Role: |
C – Single-seat, all-weather, air-superiority fighter – 43 built |
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D – Dual-seat variant of the C – 92 built |
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E – Dual-seat, all-weather, multi-role strike fighter – 237 built |
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Dimensions |
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Length: |
C/D/E 63 ft 9 in (19.43 m) |
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Wingspan: |
C/D – 42 ft 10 in (13.06 m) |
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E – 42 ft 9.75 in (13.05 m) |
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Height: |
C/D – 18 ft 8 in (5.69 m) |
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E – 63 ft 9 in (5.63 m) |
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Weight: |
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Empty: |
C/D – 28,600 lb (12793 kg) |
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E – 31,700 lb (14,379 kg) |
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Maximum Take-off: |
C/D – 68,000 lb (30,844 kg) |
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E – 81,000 lb (36,741 kg) |
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Engines: |
C/D – 2 X P&W F100-PW turbofans with afterburners, each engine rated @ 25,000 thrust (11,250 kg) |
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E/F – Prior to August 1991 – 2 X P&W F100-P-220 turbofans, each rated @ 14,670 ls st (65.26kN) dry and 23,830 lb st (106.0 kN) with afterburners |
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After August 1991 – 2 X P&W F100-PW-229 turbofans, each rated @ 17,800 lb st (79.18 kN) dry and 29,100 lb st (129.45 kN) with afterburners |
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Range: |
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C/D: |
Ferry – 3,450 miles (3,000 nm) with CFTs + 3 X external fuel tanks |
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E: |
Ferry – 3,570 miles (3,100 nm) with CFTs + drop tanks |
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With Drop Tanks only: |
2,765 miles (2,400 nm) |
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Normal Combat Radius: |
790 miles (685 nm) |
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Maximum Combat Radius: |
1,150 miles (1,000 nm) |
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Speeds: |
C/D – 1,875 mph (Mach 2.5 +) |
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E – Maximum Level Flight Clean @ High Altitude – 1,650 mph (2,655 km/h) |
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Cruise @ Optimum Altitude – 570 mph (917 km/h) |
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Ceiling: |
C/D – 65,000 ft (19,697 m) |
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E – 60,000 ft (18,290 m) |
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Armament: |
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C: |
1 X M-61A1 20mm multi-barrel internal gun, 940 rounds of ammunition |
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4 X AIM-9L/M Sidewinders And |
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4 X AIM-7F/M Sparrow missiles Or |
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Missile Combination – AIM-9L/M, AIM-7-F/M and AIM-120 |
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E: |
1 X M-61A1 20mm multi-barrel internal gun, 512 rounds of ammunition |
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4 X AIM-9L/M Sidewinder on the under-wing stations And |
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12 X CBU-52 (6 with wing tanks) |
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12 X CBU-59 (6 with wing tanks) |
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12 X CBU-71 (6 with wing tanks) |
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12 X CBU-87 (6 with wing tanks) |
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12 X CBU-89 (6 with wing tanks) |
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20 X MK-20 (6 with wing tanks) |
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