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The F-15 Eagle: Origins and Development 1964-1972
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The F-15 Eagle: Origins and Development 1964-1972 Paperback - 2015

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


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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 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

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  • Title The F-15 Eagle: Origins and Development 1964-1972
  • Author U. S. Air Force; Office of Air Force History
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 120
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Date 2015-02-22
  • ISBN 9781508576518 / 1508576513
  • Weight 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.02 x 8.5 x 0.25 in (27.99 x 21.59 x 0.64 cm)
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