Revell 1/48 F15C EAGLE

Revell skill level:  4 Recommended age: 12+ Scale:  1:48 Number of parts:  89 Length:  16.0 in Wingspan:  10.625 in Height:  4.875 in Kit Features: Special decals for Oregon ANG, 173rd Fighter Wing, 75th Anniversary Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles plus long range drop tank Optional open nose cone to show radar equipment Molded in light gray and clear As te 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.