2016 Raytheon Award Video

[@kultursender6507]

Very nice! This brings back memories when the F-15 A/B later the F-15C/D was deployed at the 36th TFW in Bitburg/ Germany. The F-15 was the best USAF fighter aircraft at this time (late 1970s until early 1990s). And now 40 years later the F-15 Eagle is still one of the world best fighter jets. A great achievement of the Mc Donnel Douglas engineers.

[@possiblyadickhead6653]

I think its largely a testament to how much more advanced the United states has been and is in the real of semiconductors than anything else in particular.

[@kultursender6507]

@@possiblyadickhead6653That´s right. But for a long time the armament was identical to that of the F-4 Phantom (4x AIM 9, 4x AIM 7, 20mm Vulcan gun. But the new radar of the F-15 had advantages. The success of the F-15 is also due to the P&W F100 engines with an excellent Thrust-to-weight ratio as well as an intelligent lightweight construction of the airframe.

[@dallasball6624]

No doubt. I have over 600 hrs in A model

[@jimibartlett7531]

Lakenheath holds is a special place to my father, me and my son. This is with out any doubt THE best video on KZbin. F15 E FOREVER

[@boisecityplanes]

I've seen this so many times but every time, that mach loop part gets me.. Just pure chills.

[@timhortons232]

That screech in Mach Loop gives me goosebumps!

[@gaw6495]

The best squadron with the most beautiful plane ever built

[@Greggrajek-m7z]

Badass video great action..!!!

[@prismstudios001]

How the HOLY HELL did I miss this absolute gem? Now saved in my library. AWESOME STUFF! Thank you for keeping the communications in the video.

[@sadekgheidan]

How... Or Why... Is hell Holy?

[@richardcranium3417]

@@sadekgheidan better than a helly hole

[@ruschdog]

ahhh - remembering my time at 'The Heath' - 492nd rocks

[@gregorydobson4307]

Love the reapers, Eagles forever ❤

[@skykeg8307]

Like a Playboy Playmate of the Month, I am unable to take my eyes off the beauty that is the F-15. 🥰😍

[@palanthis]

Great video! Love it. One of these years, they should let some SU-35s play. Just for fun. :)

[@Greggrajek-m7z]

We did that all day long at Osan with F-4s…….Cheers!!!!

[@MYcoloradoplateau]

I was at Al Kharj with 84-0019 when she got those kills. It was crazy to see birds come back with missiles missing when it wasn't an exercise. We painted Iraqi flags on it, but I guess now that they're an ally it's more PC to put on stars.

[@cgsrdogfighter94]

I love the F-15C, it´s my favorite fighter jet

[@MidnightSlayz]

Same

[@price8314]

I know the pilot, "Tread" this was his video.

[@LittleIrishman]

Loader in the beginning here

[@price8314]

@@LittleIrishman he's married to my cousin.

[@КритикКритикович-ы8ч]

Awesome video 👍🏽 nice . 😎

[@victorreyes9290]

I just have to say, thanks to all that are serving our military! Special tanks to all the F-15 pilots! You guys are some real super heroes and I know that the F-15 will always kick ass! Stay safe and thank you. #USA1 #F15 #USAirForve #USAMilitary #NoMoreMadeInChina #WeAreTheGoodGuys #ThankYouForYourService

[@2706mauricio]

God bless F- 15

[@MaverickSu-35]

May God be blessed, not an aircraft! He gave us all that makes us happy! And just for a recall, the Su-27 and the F-16 beat an F-15.

[@saranrajin]

I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I

[@craig4867]

F-15 Eagle 104 kills 0 losses in air to air combat! That's why it's the greatest air superiority fighter in the world!

[@Illinoisemergencymedia]

I just became your 1k subscriber

[@teddyballgame4823]

It is too bad the DOD has not given the F-15C some love instead of the F-15X. The Silent Eagle was a cost-effective stop-gap for the 6th gen fighters.

[@digitalman01010]

They have though. F-15C has gotten JHMICS and AESA radar upgrades, and is being cleared to carry more AIM-120s via new wing stations and quadruple racks. Note the CFTs as well, which used to be only on the F-15E. The Cs are getting plenty of love. =) www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/18259/its-back-to-the-future-for-u-s-f-15c-eagles-and-conformal-fuel-tanks

[@BillAlreadyExist]

The pilot at 8:46 is wearing glasses?Is it allowed for pilots in the USAF?

[@samstanfield2634]

@switstrike123 That is deceiving though, the parameters for vision without glasses is still very restrictive. I had to get PRK laser eye surgery in order to meet the pilot requirements.

[@pugloverg6671]

Only prob with this vid is they’re shooting down the F4s that I used to work on lol

[@Robert-sg4ep]

F-15 The king of the skies !!!

[@craig4867]

There is absolutely no jet fighter in the world that can hold a candle to the F-15 Eagle! None!

[@crazyhorse18]

👍👍👍👍

[@sandywilkirson5786]

nice

[@antigonish63]

The pilot at 8:46 is wearing eyeglasses, first time I've ever noticed that. I thought all pilots had to have natural 20/20 vision or something. Anyone know? No need to guess.

[@kicktireslightfires1]

No requirement to have 20/20 vision in the USAF/USN for applicants or rated aircrew

[@christianschanno656]

Well also considering the fact that is all moving to BVR or Beyond Visual Range there’s not really a whole lot of dogfighting going on anymore

[@dallasball6624]

Nope, I wore contacts and glasses

[@robertmantell1700]

Anyone know anything about the two MiG kill stars?

[@gnomish844]

On 23 March 1999 during Operation Allied Force Capt Jeff Hwang shot down pair of Serbian MiG-29s. Tail number 86-0156.

[@ScorpionZ.L]

Waoooo

[@mile5328]

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[@Burnjp5]

What’s the awesome guitar part in first half?

[@timhortons232]

Soothsayer by Buckethead.

[@Mingus8]

Did this plane type see any combat?

[@antigonish63]

What do the two green stars signify (1:31)?

[@chrisbollyn4724]

That jet's got two kills.

[@antigonish63]

I didn't think that any US F-15 could possibly have 2 kills, so I did some research and found that it's possible. There are two instances where a US pilot downed two enemy aircraft in the same encounter in an F-15. Seems like long odds that it happens to be the plane on the video, but it is possible.

[@gaw6495]

One of the Reapers tail code 86 - 156 is one of the 2 you mention both of which were Mig 29s

[@hunterlinker6013]

antigonish63 I worked in the 493rd and yes actually 3 of our jets had air kills that was one of the 3 that had em

[@rainmaker3987]

What a beautiful bird F-15C is! I cant believe they are thinking off replacing it with that piece of shit of F-35. They should just upgrade the eagle... if needed. And its not needed just yet.

[@timhortons232]

Take a look at 3:18 and 3:32 they've been slowly upgrading, both the F-15E and F-15C with new displays and AESA radar. Amongst other upgrades as well. Regardless, the F-35 is a great aircraft.

[@taygray86]

The f35 is just a different fighting doctrine. Doesn't make it better or worse.

[@abdulkhaliqalhadi5399]

I agree with you mate i am eagle driver in RSAF , it’s incredible jet

[@kimicollier9846]

Very cool..!!! Pity about the IRRITATING music..... Thanks for sharing.

[@hugiebessie4513]

A very rare occasion where I turn the sound off. Awfull music

[@timhortons232]

To each their own, but keep in mind these videos are not intended for public. They are made by fighter pilots for fighter pilots, if they so choose to put music in their videos, I welcome it regardless of how awful it may or may not be :)

[@BlastFrag1]

Way overproduced. Distracting music.