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Italeri: 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle
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The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine fighter and attack aircraft, the first flight of which took place on July 27, 1972. The F-15 aircraft is the result of the experience gained from air combat over Vietnam and is also the USAAF's response to the Soviet Mig-23 and Mig-25 fighters. It was created as part of the FX (Fighter Experimental) project, in which McDonnell-Douglas was the winner in 1969. When designing the F-15, special emphasis was placed on the maximum reduction in service time. Mainly, on the one hand, it was based on placing elements as easy to use as possible, and on the other hand, on the use of automatic systems, which somewhat relieve the world. As a result, the successor to the F-4 Phantom, surpassing it in all respects, can be serviced in half the time. Another strength of the F-15 is its pair of Pratt-Whitney F100 afterburner engines, which produce 10,000 pounds more thrust than the aircraft itself weighs, allowing it to make tight turns without sacrificing high speed. In addition, it makes it possible to hang a huge amount of additional weapons at 8 knots under the wings and fuselage. Since the F-15 entered service, several variants have been created. The C and D versions are the second generation of single-seat and two-seat aircraft, respectively, replacing the A and B versions in 1979. Externally, they do not differ much from them, but the avionics have undergone a comprehensive modification, which made the Eagle an even more deadly weapon. In the 1980s, the F-15D also experimented with ASAT anti-satellite missiles. At the same time, a version of the F15-E Strike Eagle was developed. Unlike previous models, the E version is not only a fighter used for air superiority, but also an attack aircraft with a wide range of capabilities for attacks on ground targets. The E version entered service in 1988 and is expected to remain in series until 2035. Another variant is the F-15J, which is exported and produced under license in Japan. F-15 aircraft have been exported to many countries, including Japan, Israel, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. The F-15 has proven to be a valuable machine, achieving aerial victories, among other things. during Operation Desert Storm and the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Technical data (version E): Maximum speed: 2660 km/h, climb rate: 255 m/s, practical ceiling 19500 m, maximum range: 5580 km, armament: fixed - 1 M61A-1 20mm hexa-barreled cannon, suspended - load up to 10660 kg.