The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle stands as the world's most successful air superiority fighter, achieving 104 aerial victories with zero losses to enemy aircraft. First flown on July 27, 1972, it was a twin-engine, twin-tail fighter designed to carry one or two crew members and dominate the skies with unmatched speed and maneuverability. Capable of exceeding Mach 2.5 and reaching altitudes above 65,000 feet, the 63.8-foot-long aircraft was manufactured by McDonnell Douglas Corporation.
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