Mcdonnel Douglas f-15e strike Eagle

Primary Mission: Air Superiority / Deep Interdiction*

The F-15E is a two seat dual role version of the Eagle capable of performing long-range, deep interdiction, High ordnance*, air-to ground missions by day or night and in adverse weather, while retaining its proven air-to-air capabilities. Production F-15Es also have front cockpit* modifications that include redesigned ‘up-front’ controls*, a wide field of view heads-up display, and three CRTs* providing multipurpose displays for improved navigation, weapons delivery and systems operation. For tactical missions at night and in all-weather conditions, the F-15E has advanced radar and infra-red systems. Some 60%of the F-15s structure was redesigned to create the F-15E, the airframe of which is expected to have a fatigue life of 16,000 flying hours. Construction of the first three F-15E prototypes began in July 1985.

· Crew: pilot and weapon systems officer

· Powerplant: 2 Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-100 / 200 turbofans, each rated at 23,830 lbs of thrust

· Max Level Speed: Mach 2.5

· Range: 3,450 miles (external tanks)

· Armament: 1 M6IA 20mm six barrel cannon

4 AIM-9L / M Sidewinder and

4 AIM-7F / M Sparrow air-to air missiles or

8 AIM-120 AMRAAMs carried externally*

* Notes:

interdiction mission - изоляция района боевых действий

ordnance - вооружение

front cockpit - зд. передняя часть кабины пилота

up-front controls - передние рычаги управления

CRT = Cathode Ray Tube

carried externally - здесь размещающиеся на передней подвеске

Дата добавления: 2015-07-11