The F-15 was built to be big, tough, and powerful, while the F-16 was built to be small, smart, and fast. The F-15 Eagle and ...

(U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Matthew Plew) A total of 12 pre-production F-15s were built, including two twin-seater aircraft initially designated TF-15 and later F-15B, and the new twin ...

Though the F-15 is not the newest aircraft in the American fleet, it is still one of the best. The flexibility of the platform, combined with its extreme performance, makes it one of the most ...

But what prompted the Pentagon to consider putting the F-15 on aircraft carriers in the first place? To understand that, you need to understand the failings of the otherwise venerable F-14.

and 65 enlisted persons while the F-35A would include 15 officers and 65 enlisted persons. Both types of aircraft would require construction, which would take place within the boundaries of the base.

F-15 and Aircraft Carriers: It Could Happen, But… Theoretically, an F-15 could be modified for carrier operations. It would, however, require significant reinforcement to the airframe and ...