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Aviation History
1981
1981 - 0021.PDF
FLIGHT Internotponol, 3 January 1981 19 DESIGNERS WITH A "MAKE-ROOM-FOR-INVENTION" PHILOSOPHY CREATED THE EAGLE. While others get older, Eagles get better. The McDonnell Douglas engineering team that brought the world the multi-nation/multi- mission Phantom applied the same foresight in the growth-oriented design of the F-15 Eagle. They wrapped the awesome power of two Pratt & Whitney engines into a light and nimble airframe with the internal strength of a giant. They provided extra electricity to power future systems.They left space for new systems' yetto be devised.They've added more internal fuel to give greater range for new missions. Working with the legendary genius inherent in the Hughes radar, the Eagie has been given new ability to analyze the formations it may face, new ability to find and strike ground targets at night and in all weather. Tanks that fit the fuselage like new skin have been added to give the Eagle intercontinental range and potential for reconnaissance and counter-measures effectiveness. McDonnell Douglas development teams continue to improve the Eagle, keeping the best of what they have, adding the best of what is new. They are demonstrating that the Eagie is not only superior in the air but, even with an acquisition cost competitive with other less capable aircraft, is superior to all others for the air defense, rapid deployment, and high-value-interdiction tactical air missions of the U.S. Air Force. /VTCDOA//VELL /
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