Spotter’s guide
How to identify the F-15 Eagle
- 01Twin vertical tails set above widely spaced engines
- 02Large rectangular side-mounted air intakes
- 03Broad cropped-delta wings
- 04Single-seat canopy on most air-superiority Eagles
Major variants
Notable operators
United States Air Force • Japan Air Self-Defense Force • Israeli Air Force • Royal Saudi Air Force
Why the F-15 Eagle matters
The Eagle established an extraordinary air-to-air combat record and evolved into a long-range strike platform and modern multirole fighter.
Related aircraft
Sources and further reading
Specifications can vary by model, engine, load, and configuration.