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Written by Raptor & Sabc
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 The F-15E is a relatively large sized aircraft (compared to fighter standards) with each and every part of her is carefully designed and meticulously tested. No measure of her was born by chance, everything was intentional and purposeful. Check out the basic measurements in U.S. units in this article. Be warned, dry numeric data ahead ...
General Dimensions
| Parameter |
Value |
Wingspan
Length (overall)
Height
Maximum Takeoff Weight |
42'10"
63'9"
18'8"
81,000 lbs |
Wings
| Parameter |
Value |
Type
Span
Chord at Root
Chord at Tip
Sweep (Leading Edge)
Aspect Ratio |
Shoulder
42'10"
301.5"
68.3"
45°
3.01 |
Horizontal Stabilizer
| Parameter |
Value |
Span
Chord at Root
Chord at Tip
Sweep (Leading Edge)
Aspect Ratio |
28'3"
137.2"
46.5"
50°
2.05 |
Vertical Stabilizer
| Parameter |
Value |
Chord at Root
Chord at Tip
Sweepback
Aspect Ratio |
115.0"
30.6"
34°34'
1.70 |
Control Surface Travel
| Parameter |
Value |
Aileron
Speedbrake
Rudder |
+/- 12.4"
approx. 25°
6.7" - 8.3" |
| Stabilator - Pitch |
24" - 28" TE-up
14" - 16" TE-down |
| Stabilator - Differential |
0.8" (8°) minimum travel
(0.4" TE-up, 0.4" TE-down) |
| Trailing Edge Flap |
17.6" (30°) down |
Areas
| Parameter |
Value |
Wings (incl. ailerons & flaps)
Flap
Aileron
Rudder
Speedbrake
Horizontal Stabilizer
Vertical Stabilizer |
609.39 sqft
35.84 sqft
26.48 sqft
19.94 sqft
29 sqft
120 sqft
125.22 sqft (62.61 sqft each) |
Engines
| Parameter |
F100-PW-220 |
F100-PW-229 |
Maximum Thrust
Military Thrust
Weight
Length
Inlet Diameter
Maximum Diameter
Bypass Ratio
Overall Pressure Ratio |
23 770 lbs
14 590 lbs
3 232 lbs
191"
34.8"
46.5"
0.6
25 : 1
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29 100 lbs
17 800 lbs
3 740 lbs
191"
34.8"
46.5"
0.36
32 : 1 |
Weights
| Parameter |
Without Conformal
Fuel Tanks
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With Conformal
Fuel Tanks
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Operating
Basic Mission Takeoff
Basic Mission Landing
Maximum Limit |
32 300 lbs
47 800 lbs
33 600 lbs
76 800 lbs |
36 500 lbs
61 500 lbs
37 800 lbs
81 000 lbs
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Main Gear
| Parameter |
Value |
Tire Size
Stroke
Rolling Radius
Flat Rolling Radius
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36.00 × 11.00-18
9.03"
14.70"
11.84" |
Nose Gear
| Parameter |
Value |
Tire Size
Stroke
Rolling Radius
Flat Rolling Radius |
22.00 × 7.75-9
16.50"
9.06"
6.33" |
Color
| Parameter |
Value |
Fuselage
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FS 36118 Gunship Gray |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 September 2010 |
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