Photographed in the course of 1973, the fifth F-15A is shown here carrying EROS collision avoidance equipment in a pod on the wing pylon. This equipment, developed by McDonnell Douglas, has been adopted as an additional safety aid during flight testing.

An F-15A is shown in "flying boom" refuelling trials with a Boeing KC-135A.

Photographed in the course of 1973, the fifth F-15A is shown here carrying EROS collision avoidance equipment in a pod on the wing pylon. This equipment, developed by McDonnell Douglas, has been adopted as an additional safety aid during flight testing.

The No 5 flight test F-15A carrying a 600-US gallon (2 273 l) fuel tank on the fuselage strong-point. Two more such tanks can be carried on wing pylons.

A close-up of the Eagle's starboard intake, showing the variable ramps and the gap between the fuselage sides and the intakes, which prevents turbulent boundary-layer air from being drawn into the engine.

The first F-15A on its initial flight, with dorsal speed brake, wing flaps and undercarriage extended.

McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle

A three-view drawing of the McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle in its current production configuration, with four AAMs and one external fuel tank. Additional weapons or tanks can be carried on the wing pylons.

The No 11 test aircraft is the first of two two-seat TF-15As included in the initial development batch.