F-15 Eagle

The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 Eagle is an all-weather tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. It was developed for the United States Air Force, and first flew in July 1972. The F-15E Strike Eagle derivative is an all-weather strike fighter that entered service in 1989. The U.S. Air Force plans to keep the F-15 in service until 2025.
Role
Air superiority fighter
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas /Boeing IDS
First flight
27 July 1972
Introduction
9 January 1976
Status
Active
Primary users
United States Air ForceIsraeli Air ForceJapan Air Self-Defense ForceRoyal Saudi Air Force
Unit cost
F-15A/B: US$27.9 million (1998)F-15C/D: US$29.9 million (1998).
Variants
F-15E Strike EagleF-15 S/MTD

http://af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp

http://oea.larc.nasa.gov/PAIS/Partners/F_15.html

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/f-15.htm

http://www.boeing.com/history/mdc/eagle.htm