Level 4 Model Kit McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Fighter Aircraft 1/48 Scale Model By Revell

• Brand new plastic model kit of McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Fighter Aircraft (Level 4) 1/48 plastic model kit by Revell.
• Brand new box.
• Colorful decal artwork.
• Vintage style packaging.
• Officially licensed product.
• Contains 89 detailed parts.
• Paint and cement required (not included).
• Manufacturer’s original unopened packaging.
• Optional open nose cone to show radar equipment.
• Parts molded in LIGHT GRAY, unless otherwise indicated.
• Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles plus long range drop tank.
• Special decals for Oregon ANG, 173rd Fighter Wing, 75th Anniversary.
• Dimensions approximately L-16, W-10.625, H-4.875 inches assembled.

As the Vietnam War expanded, the needs of the Navy and USAF could not be serviced by a single aircraft design. The USAF stressed extra power and maneuverability for their needs in an air superiority fighter aircraft. After many proposals, the selected design, F-15C Eagle, entered service in 1978. It has an exceptional record of 100 victories and no losses in air-to-air combat.
The F-15C is powered by two F-100 engines, and can reach a top speed of Mach 2.5. The pilot can fly up to 9 g and still maintain control. It has an internal 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon and a “look down/shoot down” radar system that can distinguish low flying aircraft from ground clutter. The F-15 has been sold to other countries worldwide and is still in service today. With continuing improvements, it is expected to still be around past 2025.