McDonnell Douglas F-15C (S/N 82-0030) of the 1st TFW, Langley Air Force Base, Va., in October 1984 during the William Tell fighter weapons meet. (U.S. Air Force photo)
The F-15C Eagle was an updated version of the F-15A. Major improvements include 2,000 pounds of additional internal fuel capacity, provisions for Fuel And Sensor Tactical -- FAST Pack conformal external fuel tanks with weapons mount points for AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, and greatly improved avionics and radar. The addition of a programmable signal processor for the radar allows for easier updates of the system to meet changing combat conditions.
The first flight of the C model was Feb. 27, 1979, with initial deliveries starting later in the year. The F-15D, a combat-capable two-seat trainer version, first flew on June 19, 1979. In addition to the USAF, the F-15 is flown by Israel, Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Type
Number built/
converted
Remarks
F-15A
384
365 to USAF
F-15B
61
59 to USAF
F-15C
482
409 to USAF
F-15D
93
61 to USAF
F-15E
215*
Through FY96
Notes:
- 19 F-15A to Israel
- 10 YF-15As produced
- Two F-15B to Israel
- Two YF-15Bs produced
- One YF-15B became YF-15E
- 18 F-15C to Israel
- 55 F-15C to Saudi Arabia
- 13 F-15D to Israel
- 19 F-15D to Saudi Arabia
- 20 F-15DJ built in Japan
- 25 F-15I (F-15E) to Israel
- Two F-15J to Japan
- 72 F-15S to Saudi Arabia
TECHNICAL NOTES: Armament: One 20mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon, four AIM-7 Sparrow and four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, plus 15,000 lbs. mixed ordnance carried externally Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100 turbofans of 25,000 lbs. thrust each Maximum speed: Plus 1,600 mph (Mach 2.5) at 45,000 ft. Range: 2,500 miles with external fuel tanks Service ceiling: 65,000 ft. Span: 42 ft. 9 3/4 in. Length: 63 ft. 9 in. Height: 18 ft. 5 1/2 in. Weight: 68,000 lbs. maximum Crew: One
