McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15D Eagle

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Aircraft

F-15D Eagle F15D

United States Air Force (Mountain Home AFB \'MO\' tail code)

AF 87 0210 (tail number on fighter jet)

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force (332nd Fighter Squadron, based on MO tail code - Mountain Home AFB, Idaho)

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Strong detail on the Eagle, but the foreground bizjet and cone distract from the main subject.

Location

FBO

Fort Smith Regional Airport · FSM/KFSM

35.3362, -94.3607

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Fort Smith Regional Airport FSM

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Aviation History

The F-15D is a two-seat variant of the legendary F-15 Eagle, a top U.S. Air Superiority fighter since the 1970s, known for an undefeated air-to-air combat record.

Fleet Rarity

Only a small portion of the original F-15 production are D-models; F-15D is less common than single-seat F-15C, especially in active USAF service.

Record Flights

The F-15 Eagle has set multiple time-to-climb records and has flown long ferry and deployment operations across continents.

Safety & Events

Generally notable for its extraordinary combat record (over 100 air-to-air victories and 0 losses in combat). F-15Ds are often used for training and operational conversion.

Future Outlook

Many F-15Ds are still operational, but retirement is ongoing as new platforms like the F-35 and F-15EX enter service.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100 or F100-PW-220

Engine

13.05 meters

Wingspan

19.43 meters

Length

3,900 kilometers (ferry range with drop tanks)

Range

1,055 km/h (Mach 0.9, combat); max speed Mach 2.5 (approximately 2,655 km/h)

Speed

2 crew

Capacity

30,844 kilograms

MTOW

5.63 meters

Height

2 x 23,830 lbf (106 kN) each (F100-PW-100); later F100-PW-220 engines: 25,000 lbf (111 kN) each

Thrust

Not rated by ICAO civil standards; military jets far exceed typical civil limits (120 dB at close range)

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