F-15E Strike Eagle Bomb Plastic Model Kit, 1/144 Scale, German Revell, Precisely Reproduced, Impressive Silhouette, 70 Parts, Freely Assembled, For Intermediate Builders Ages 10 and Up, Compact Size for Easy Display, Parallel Import

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F-15E Strike Eagle & Bomb 1/144 Scale Model - A Masterpiece of Precision
The 1/144 scale "F-15E Strike Eagle & Bombs" by Revell, a prestigious German model maker, is a meticulous plastic model kit of the U.S. Air Force's flagship fighter-bomber. Despite its small scale, this kit beautifully captures the power and characteristics of the real aircraft.

Kit features and contents

This model kit, while compact in size with a total length of 132mm and a wingspan of 82mm, faithfully reproduces the powerful silhouette and precise details of the F-15E Strike Eagle. This is a full-scale kit consisting of a total of 70 parts, and even the finest details such as the surface panel lines and rivets are meticulously expressed. Of particular note are the included weapons:

• Cockpit with ejection seat
• Detailed landing gear
• 2 underwing tanks
• 4 Sidewinder missiles
• Two GBU-10 bombs
• Two GBU-15 bombs

The appeal of this kit is that by freely combining these weapons, you can recreate the aircraft's posture for various mission settings. The included decal set includes markings to recreate the "10,000-Hour Commemoration" F-15E (aircraft number AF 89-0487) belonging to the 335th Fighter Squadron, which deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan in January 2013.

What is the F-15E Strike Eagle?

The F-15E Strike Eagle is a multirole fighter-bomber derived from the F-15 Eagle, originally developed in the 1970s as a purely air superiority fighter. It first flew on December 11, 1986, and entered full service in 1989. The F-15E's greatest feature is its combination of excellent air-to-air combat and ground attack capabilities. The aircraft is a two-seater, with a pilot and a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) seated in the rear seat to operate the complex ground attack systems. While visually similar to the F-15, over 60% of the internal structure has been redesigned and strengthened to withstand low-altitude flight and heavy armament loads. Its maximum takeoff weight is six tons greater than that of the F-15, allowing it to carry up to 11 tons of armament. This payload is an astonishing two tons more than the B-29 strategic bomber, nicknamed the "Flying Fortress" of World War II.

Success in actual combat

The F-15E first saw combat in the 1991 Gulf War, where it demonstrated its superior performance. It boasts a maximum speed of Mach 2.5 (at high altitude) and is armed with air-to-air missiles such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM (Improved Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile), as well as an internal 20mm M61 Vulcan Gatling cannon. For ground attacks, it can employ a wide range of weapons systems, including the Pubway and JDAM series of laser-guided bombs and the AGM-65 Maverick missile. The F-15E's unique ability to fly long distances to targets, destroy enemy positions, and return to combat is a key feature. Furthermore, conformal fuel tanks added to both sides of the aircraft minimize air resistance while increasing fuel capacity, significantly extending its operational radius.

About model assembly

The assembly difficulty level is considered intermediate, making it suitable for modelers aged 10 and over. The instructions are clearly structured and guide you step-by-step through the assembly process. This compact 1/144 scale model is ideal for those with limited display space or those with multiple aircraft models in their collections.

The F-15E Strike Eagle is known as the "perfect all-rounder" with excellent air-to-air and air-to-ground performance. Why not experience the charm of this legendary aircraft from the comfort of your own home and experience a piece of American military aviation history?

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