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

Office Of Air Force History; U.S. Air Force

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1508576513 ISBN 13: 9781508576518

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

This study traces the evolution of the F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter from its beginning in 1964 through the aircraft's first flight in July 1972. It examines the military, technological, economic, and political influences on the weapon system acquisition process. Among the more innovative elements of this research and development program were: the energy maneuverability theory of Col. John R. Boyd and Thomas Christie; a contractual arrangement loosely billed as the "fly-before-buy" philosophy; and the definite Air Force commitment to building the aircraft first manifest in the appointment of Brig. Gen. Roger K. Rhodarmer as Washington F-15 spokesman. then through the support given Maj. Gen. Benjamin N. Bellis, the F-15's strong program director. The story ends with air superiority reaffirmed as a major mission, but not yet fully defined.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1508576513
• ISBN 13: 9781508576518
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 118