Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
Title | Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Davies |
Publisher | Crowood Press UK |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003-12-18 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781840373783 |
The F-15E looks set to remain in USAF service beyond 2030. It has proved to be the safest tactical fighter ever procured by the Air Force, and its 16,000-hr service life could well see it in use beyond 2030. It is arguably the best all-round combat aircraft in the world and has a magnificent operational record gained in combat during Desert Storm, Balkan operations and the war against Terrorism. This book traces the history and development of the Strike Eagle from its conception as a replacement for the F-111 in 1984 to the present day. Every aspect of the aircraft and its operation are examined including airframe, powerplant, avionics and weapon systems. Design plans, photographs and color profiles give graphic portrayal of this meanest of mean machines.
Strike Eagle
Title | Strike Eagle PDF eBook |
Author | William L. Smallwood |
Publisher | Potomac Books |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9781574881226 |
Inside the cockpit of one of the world's most advanced fighters
F-15E Strike Eagle Units in Combat 1990–2005
Title | F-15E Strike Eagle Units in Combat 1990–2005 PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Davies |
Publisher | Osprey Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005-11-10 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781841769097 |
The F-15E Strike Eagle has been at the center of every single conflict in which the US has been involved since 1990. This remarkable aircraft has repeatedly struck targets where no other Coalition, NATO or US fighter has been able to go, breaking records for combat endurance and effectiveness. In the last decade, the Strike Eagle has been consistently upgraded to accommodate the latest weapons and electronic equipment. This book provides a thorough study of this versatile strike aircraft, as well as exploring its role in Operation Desert Storm (aka The Persian Gulf War, 1990-1991) and, more recently, the Balkans (1991-1995), Afghanistan (2001-present) and Iraq (2003-present).
Call-Sign KLUSO
Title | Call-Sign KLUSO PDF eBook |
Author | Rick Tollini |
Publisher | Casemate |
Pages | 201 |
Release | 2021-04-01 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1612009824 |
A US Air Force Captain tells the story of his life and service during Operation Desert Storm in this thrilling military memoir. A pilot all his life, Rick “Kluso” Tollini turned his childhood dream into a reality when he became a fighter pilot for the US Air Force. In Call Sign KLUSO, Rick “Kluso” Tollini puts the fraught minutes above the Iraqi desert that made him an ace into the context of a full life; exploring how he came to be flying a F-15C in Desert Storm, and how that day became a pivotal moment in his life. He recounts his training, preparation, and missions, as well as the life of a fighter pilot in a combat zone. He also explores life as an air force veteran, and his turn to Buddhism as he comes to terms with his actions in combat. Rick’s first experience of flying was in a Piper PA-18 over 1960s’ California as a small boy, and his love of flying through his teenage years was fostered by his pilot father, eventually blossoming into a decision to join the Air Force as a pilot in his late twenties. Having trained to fly jets he was assigned to fly the F-15 Eagle with the “Dirty Dozen,” the 12th Tactical Fighter Squadron, at Kadena AB, Japan, before returning Stateside to the 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron “The Gorillas.” Throughout training, Reagan’s fighter pilots expected to face the Soviet Union, but Rick’s first combat deployment was Desert Storm.
Strike Eagle
Title | Strike Eagle PDF eBook |
Author | William L. Smallwood |
Publisher | Potomac Books |
Pages | 236 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9781574881226 |
Inside the cockpit of one of the world's most advanced fighters
F-15 Eagle Engaged
Title | F-15 Eagle Engaged PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Davies |
Publisher | Osprey Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007-10-23 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781846031694 |
With its twin tail, the F-15 Eagle is probably the most recognizable military jet fighter in the skies today, and is undoubtedly the most successful jet fighter of all time, having never been shot down in combat. Flown not only by the US Air Force but by the air forces of Israel, Saudi Arabi and even Japan, and, with almost 30 years service, the F-15 is the world's leading operational air superiority and interceptor. Steve Davies and Doug Dildy draw on a vast array of sources including combat records, technical documents, and unpublished first-hand accounts from the pilots themselves to tell the story of this amazing plane, detailing such incredible feats as the Israeli F-15 which was successfully landed despite losing a wing. Containing over 100 breathtaking color photographs and comprising detailed technical information, this definitive history and guide to the world's most successful jet fighter is a "must have" for anyone interested in modern aviation.
F15 Eagle
Title | F15 Eagle PDF eBook |
Author | Lynn Stone |
Publisher | Carson-Dellosa Publishing |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2004-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1621693686 |
Explores This Extremely Fast And Highly Maneuverable Fight Jet That Is Designed For Air Superiority And Is A Combination Of Speed, Range, Weaponry, And Avionics.