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The F-15 Eagle is a dedicated American air superiority fighter developed in the aftermath of the Vietnam War and based on the experiences gained from it. Today we’ll be talking exactly how this mighty jet will be when it comes to several nations in the “Air Superiority” major update!
F-15 Eagle: A Jet Fighter for the USA, Japan and Israel at Rank VIII
Features:
- Capable of Mach 2.3!
- Excellent maneuverability.
- Advanced ordnance.
- Countermeasures.
Development of what would become the F-15 began in 1965 after the USAF issued a set of requirements for a new air superiority fighter based on the lessons learned from the Vietnam War. As part of these specifications, particular emphasis was placed on maneuverability in addition to a high top speed. Out of four companies which submitted detailed design proposals, the Air Force chose McDonnell Douglas’ submission as the winning design in 1969 and symbolically named the aircraft “Eagle”. Following the construction and subsequent testing of the first prototypes, the single-seat F-15A officially entered service with the USAF in 1976 while the twin-seat F-15B trainer was already commissioned into service in 1974.
The F-15A Eagle proved popular with foreign operators as well, being adopted by the Israeli air force while Japan even obtained licenses for Mitsubishi to produce a modified variant for the JASDF in 1978. The F-15A Eagle undertook its first combat sortie not under the American, but under the Israeli flag, taking part in military operations in Lebanon in the late 1970s and successfully downing a large number of Syrian aircraft. In the following decades, the F-15 Eagle was continuously being further developed and upgraded, leading to more advanced variants entering service. In total, over 380 F-15A Eagles were produced of which the last ones were retired from service in 2009.
Meet the F-15 Eagle!
Soon arriving to the American, Israeli and Japanese aircraft trees in the “Air Superiority” major update, the F-15 will become the new top dog of their respective trees, meaning you’ll be offered with an unmatched combination of agility and speed coupled with lethal firepower. So, let’s dive into the details!
Let’s first talk about the engine and performance. The F-15 is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engines, generating an impressive thrust output confirmed by the F-15’s top speed which sits at Mach 2.3 at an altitude of 36,000 ft (10,900 meters). Thanks to its extremely powerful engines, the F-15 possesses an excellent thrust-to-weight ratio which allows it to quickly climb to altitude but also to recover from energy-consuming dogfights much quicker.
Furthermore, the F-15 features a more traditional fixed wing with low wing loading, unlike the F-14. This, plus its ability to generate lift with some sections of its fuselage, gives the F-15 truly incredible agility despite its impressive size! As a result, this aircraft can perform very tight turns while losing only minimal energy in the process. This means if you enjoy the thrill of dogfighting in its purest form, you will feel right at home when flying the F-15!
As expected, the F-15 “Eagle” certainly has sharp claws. In general, its payload options are optimized for air combat which is reflected in its impressive air-to-air missile armament, consisting of up to 4 short and 4 long range missiles. Thanks to this, you’ll be able to choose from a range of late AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-7 Sparrow missiles. For Japan and Israel, you’ll have access to the additional option of outfitting the F-15 with respective domestic missiles, such as the AAM-3 or Python-3.
Interesting: During the mid 1980s, the F-15A was used as a launch platform for the experimental ASM-135 anti-satellite missile.
Although the F-15 is optimized for aerial combat, it can certainly also pounce on prey found at ground level. Apart from conventional 500 and 2,000 lb bombs as well as incendiary bombs, the American and Israeli F-15 can also carry up to 3 x 2,000 lb TV-guided bombs. Rounding off the Eagle’s weapon options is the 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon which can be used to devastating effect both against aerial but also surface targets in combination with computer-aided targeting and the appropriate ammunition!
In your matches by Jan, Marketing Manager: “The addition of the F-15 is going to redefine the meta for top tier air combat. It’s fast, and it bleeds little speed thanks to its extremely powerful engines, but these must be handled responsibly. Remember that a large fuel load makes it physically impossible to do sharp maneuvers, which the F-15 is capable of at minimum load, so take care of your wings!”
The F-15 Eagle is simultaneously arriving at the top rank of three nations in War Thunder when the “Air Superiority” major update is released, and each F-15 will of course have its own camouflage depending on the nation. This blog is done, but there’s still more to come. Keep an eye on the news, but until then, enjoy your matches and see you soon!
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- F-4S Phantom II, (Rank VII, USA)
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- 2500 Golden Eagles
Comments (103)
Comments will be premoderatedExcellent maneuverability (Breaks its wing at 10G). Wasn’t the F-15’s advantage its excellent avionics? War Thunder's Eagle doesn't even have TWS. And what can 4 AIM-7Ms can do against 6 R-27ERs? Additionally, because the F-15 does not have an HMD, it is not very efficient in WVR. To achieve balance with the Su-27, the F-15C with HMD and APG-63(v)1 upgrades must be added. Even so, the Su-27 seems to be stronger because of its six 27ERs.
I really hope that this is not the final form of the F15 they will add, I really wish for a better performing aircraft that can be actually compared with the su27, both in maneuverability and weapons.
Yeah it's pretty strange how the F-15 got kind of gimped in its update. I think with time it will be fixed if not during this update then later on. I just really hope they don't start artifically nerfing American vehicles so that they don't stomp Russia and before I get the hate comments "rUsSiA wOuLd KiLl ThE uS" may I remind you the F-15 is 104-0 at the moment and every other American jet has a positive kill ratio unalike the MiG-29 and SU-27. No hate here just talking statistics.
Why does the US get the worst version of the plane? I know side nations were lacking for a bit but everyone else has 40G IR Missiles by now, the US still maxes out at 30g.
dude chill its gonna get a long range missile its called the ASM - 135
Mr_Crzy_F3sh, it nowhere sais it will get that missile, besides its a Kinetic missile with no payload.
the most stupid jet
Ok, you got my curiosity. How jet can be stupid?
Stona_WT, The wings are broken under the load of 10G, there is no HMD and TWS, and the missile is only Sparrow, so it is scheduled to be cruelly defeated by the 27ER. Isn't this a stupid jet?
Just curious, why add the F-15A for US and Israel when the F-15J is a C basically? Seems a bit counterintuitive when active missiles are planned for next update or the next after, and the F-15A is incapable of using those weapon systems.
I assume the next update after, the update after this one I believe will be more relaxed and then they would do something like F/A-18A or C with AIM-120 and SU-33 with R-77. The F-15C would likely come the update after that or maybe in that update like how the kinda snuck in the F-14B but that's a stretch.
The 15J we have in-game is early type of 15J, which is 15A.
I'm glad it doesn't have an Aim-120. it will ruin the fun on the toptier. it is already necessary full of F-16s
My guess is that the AIM-120, R-77, etc will come alongside a more modern SU-27 or maybe an SU-33 which would give China a better J-11, and the F/A-18C or A so that they could give one to Britain as the CF/A-18 from Canada and one to Sweden as the Finnish F/A-18C alongside the American one of course.
It still needs something better thant the current aim7m or f, unless they fix them.
Owhh hell yes take my money and bring it to me! :D
There now everyone who wanted it can stop counting days.
No, they are just gonna start counting days for the variants.
ok
I wonder if the F15 will get any long range missiles
It will get ASM - 135
for people wanting the amraam, let's remember that the mirage 4k can take 12 micas (better amraam with lower range and exists in ir version too with 12km ir front lock range and radar slaving) and 2 magics. So it's a good thing fox3s aren't added yet (aim54 doesn't count).