The F-15 Eagle: Origins and Development 1964-1972

by U.S. Air Force, U.S. Office of Air Force History, Office of Air Force History

This study traces the evolution of the F-15Eagle air superiority fighter from its beginning in1964 through the aircraft's first flight in July 1972.It examines the military, technological, economic, and political influences on the weapon systemacquisition process. Among the more innovativeelements of this research and development program were: the energy maneuverability theory of Col. John R. Boyd and Thomas Christie; a contractual arrangement loosely...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508576513
• ISBN13: 9781508576518
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"