F-15 Eagle

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is one of the most successful fighterdesigns of the 20th century.

The type first flew in 1972, transitioningdirectly from the drawing board to production with remarkably fewhiccups. By late 1974, planes were already being delivered to operationalunits, and it remains on active duty with several major internationalmilitaries today, including the US Air Force.

Along with an excellentrecord for safety and reliability, the F-15 has also compiled more than 100victories without a loss in air-to-air combat.

This book has been broughtfully up to date with the latest variants, including the F-15EX Eagle II,which entered service just in 2021.

Aviation enthusiasts will enjoy morethan 300 images, with everything from detail shots on the ground toaction-packed aerial photography.[AuthorName]By David Doyle[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]David Doyle has authored more than 100 books on military vehicles, ranging from trucks and tanks to ships and aircraft. He is a full-time, professional author and researcher, dedicating much of his time to hunting for new photography at archives and museums. He lives in Memphis, Tennessee.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]315 color and b/w photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]McDonnell Douglas Strike Fighter[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]315 color and b/w photos[/ColorPattern]