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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Seek & Destroy"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a further development of the F-15A, the F-15C being almost impossible to visually distinguish from its earlier predecessor. It was originally intended as a small upgrade to the F-15A, but would go on to be much more. Coming only a few years later, in its initial fit the only major difference was extra fuel, with the same engines, radar, and still no countermeasures. The Multi-Stage Improvement Program (MSIP) II refit in the mid-1980s aimed to rectify that. The F-15C gained access to the AN/APG-63 PSP radar, flares, new engines optimised for high speeds, and the ability to carry conformal fuel tanks to further extend range - all part of MSIP.
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Soldiering on through the late '80s and '90s, the F-15C would gain access to the [[AIM-9M Sidewinder|AIM-9M]] and [[AIM-120A|AMRAAM]] before receiving two new radars in the early 2000s: the {{Annotation|AESA|Active Electronically Scanned Array}} AN/APG-63 (v)2 in late 2000, and the worse AN/APG-63 (v)1 in early 2001. The introduction of the AIM-9X and {{Annotation|JHMCS|Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System}} in the early to mid-2000s led to more and more advanced variants of missiles and radars. The F-15C is still in service today, though it is finally in the process of being phased out by the F-15EX after almost five decades of service.
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Introduced in [[Update "Seek & Destroy"]], the F-15C MSIP II in its mid-2000s variant serves as arguably one of the strongest air supremacy fighters in War Thunder. While its flight performance is marginally worse than the preceding [[F-15A]], the F-15C stands out with its large complement of air-to-air missiles, notably sharing the crown for most {{Annotation|ARH|Active Radar-Homing}} missiles at 8 with the [[F-15J(M)]] of the Japanese tree. {{Annotation|HMD|Helmet-Mounted Display}} integration also provides the ability to slave both heat-seeking missiles and radar, which is a very useful capability in the fast-paced battles of 4th generation aircraft. The only real downside is the lacking CAS ability with only dumb bombs and 3 TV-guided bombs compared to many of the other fighters of this rank, as the F-15C wasn't intended as a multirole aircraft; that role was filled by the later F-15E Strike Eagle.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 
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! colspan="3" | Engine
 
! colspan="3" | Engine
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! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
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! colspan="5" | Aircraft mass
 
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! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
 
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
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! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
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! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="3" | Wing loading (full fuel)
 
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| colspan="2" | Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 || 2
 
| colspan="2" | Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 || 2
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| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m<sup>2</sup>
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| colspan="2" | 13,590 kg || colspan="3" | 349 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
 
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
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! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Max Gross<br>Weight|Mass of the fully equipped aircraft with heaviest weapons load}}
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! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Max Gross<br>Weight|Mass of the fully equipped aircraft with heaviest weapons load}}
 
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! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
 
! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
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! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
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! 12m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 40m fuel
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 1,470 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning low-bypass turbofan
 
| 1,470 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning low-bypass turbofan
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| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg
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| 15,421 kg || 16,583 kg || 18,080 kg || 19,693 kg || 31,486 kg
 
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|-
 
! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
 
! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
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! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
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! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
 
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|-
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! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
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! Condition || 100% || WEP
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! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
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! 12m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 40m fuel || MGW
 
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|-
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| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
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| ''Stationary'' || 6,070 kgf || 8,410 kgf
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| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
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| 1.09 || 1.01 || 0.93 || 0.85 || 0.53
 
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|-
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| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h) || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h)
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| ''Optimal'' || 6,500 kgf<br>(1,250 km/h) || 14,250 kgf<br>(1,400 km/h)
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| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
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| 1.85 || 1.72 || 1.58 || 1.45 || 0.91
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
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The F-15C MSIP II has no armour and relies entirely on its speed and manoeuvrability as a form of defence against enemy aircraft and anti-air threats. Instead of absorbing hits, it focuses on evading attacks through agile flight and high-speed manoeuvres, using its performance to stay out of harm's way in combat.
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 
{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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! !! width="3.5%" | 1 !! width="3.5%" | 2 !! width="3.5%" | 3 !! width="3.5%" | 4 !! width="3.5%" | 5 !! width="3.5%" | 6 !! width="3.5%" | 7 !! width="3.5%" | 8 !! width="3.5%" | 9 !! width="3.5%" | 10 !! width="3.5%" | 11 !! width="3.5%" | 12 !! width="3.5%" | 13
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! [[LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|250 lb LDGP Mk 81]] bombs
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| || || || || || 6* || || 6* || || || || ||
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|-
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! [[Mk 81 Snakeye (250 lb)|250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye]] bombs
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| || || || || || 6* || || 6* || || || || ||
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|-
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! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
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| || 1, 6 || || || || || 1, 6 || || || || || 1, 6 ||
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|-
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! [[Mk 82 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye]] bombs
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| || 1, 6 || || || || || 1, 6 || || || || || 1, 6 ||
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|-
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! [[GBU-8 (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb GBU-8]] bombs
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| || 1 || || || || || 1 || || || || || 1 ||
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|-
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! [[GBU-31 JDAM (1,970 lb)|1,970 lb GBU-31 JDAM]] bombs
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| || 1 || || || || || 1 || || || || || 1 ||
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|-
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! [[LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84]] bombs
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| || 1 || || || || || 1 || || || || || 1 ||
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|-
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! [[BLU-27/B incendiary]] bombs
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| || 3 || || || || || 3 || || || || || 3 ||
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|-
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! [[AIM-7M Sparrow]] missiles
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| || || || 1 || 1 || || || || 1 || 1 || || ||
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|-
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! [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] missiles
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| 1 || || 1 || || || || || || || || 1 || || 1
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|-
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! [[AIM-9M Sidewinder]] missiles
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| 1 || || 1 || || || || || || || || 1 || || 1
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|-
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! [[AIM-120A]] missiles
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| 1 || || 1 || 1 || 1 || || || || 1 || 1 || 1 || || 1
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! 610 gal drop tanks
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| || 1 || || || || || 1 || || || || || 1 ||
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! 750 gal drop tanks
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| || || || || || 1* || || 1* || || || || ||
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| colspan="14" | Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 1,900 kg
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| colspan="15 " | * Bombs on hardpoints 6/8 can be equipped in conjunction with 750 gal drop tanks on the same hardpoint
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|}
  
 
{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 
{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
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* 2 x 750 gal drop tanks + 3 x 610 gal drop tanks
 
* 2 x 750 gal drop tanks + 3 x 610 gal drop tanks
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* 2 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
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* 2 x AIM-120A missiles + 2 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
 
* 4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
 
* 4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
 
* 4 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
 
* 4 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Diverse payload options
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* Fast at its prime altitude
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* Good amount of countermeasures
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* Adequate turn time for a jet
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* Overall good flight performance
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Heavy aircraft
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==

Latest revision as of 23:54, 19 November 2024

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This page is about the American jet fighter F-15C MSIP II. For other versions, see F-15 (Family).
F-15C MSIP II
f_15c_msip2.png
GarageImage F-15C MSIP II.jpg
F-15C MSIP II
USA flag.png USA
VIII Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
13.7 13.7 13.7
Class:
Research:420 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:1 120 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The F-15C MSIP II Eagle is a further development of the F-15A, the F-15C being almost impossible to visually distinguish from its earlier predecessor. It was originally intended as a small upgrade to the F-15A, but would go on to be much more. Coming only a few years later, in its initial fit the only major difference was extra fuel, with the same engines, radar, and still no countermeasures. The Multi-Stage Improvement Program (MSIP) II refit in the mid-1980s aimed to rectify that. The F-15C gained access to the AN/APG-63 PSP radar, flares, new engines optimised for high speeds, and the ability to carry conformal fuel tanks to further extend range - all part of MSIP.

Soldiering on through the late '80s and '90s, the F-15C would gain access to the AIM-9M and AMRAAM before receiving two new radars in the early 2000s: the AESA AN/APG-63 (v)2 in late 2000, and the worse AN/APG-63 (v)1 in early 2001. The introduction of the AIM-9X and JHMCS in the early to mid-2000s led to more and more advanced variants of missiles and radars. The F-15C is still in service today, though it is finally in the process of being phased out by the F-15EX after almost five decades of service.

Introduced in Update "Seek & Destroy", the F-15C MSIP II in its mid-2000s variant serves as arguably one of the strongest air supremacy fighters in War Thunder. While its flight performance is marginally worse than the preceding F-15A, the F-15C stands out with its large complement of air-to-air missiles, notably sharing the crown for most ARH missiles at 8 with the F-15J(M) of the Japanese tree. HMD integration also provides the ability to slave both heat-seeking missiles and radar, which is a very useful capability in the fast-paced battles of 4th generation aircraft. The only real downside is the lacking CAS ability with only dumb bombs and 3 TV-guided bombs compared to many of the other fighters of this rank, as the F-15C wasn't intended as a multirole aircraft; that role was filled by the later F-15E Strike Eagle.

General info

Flight performance

Arrestor gear
Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier
Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Max speed
at 10 668 m2 610 km/h
Turn time22 s
Max altitude16 764 m
Engine2 х Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220
Type
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight46 t

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at 10,668 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 2542 2506 16764 23.1 23.7 235.7 222 750
Upgraded ___ ___ __._ __._ __._ __._

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
X ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
0 700 ___ ___ ___ ~__ ~__
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< ___ < ___ < ___ -

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Basic mass Wing loading (full fuel)
Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 2 13,590 kg 349 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Gross
Weight
Weight (each) Type 12m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel 40m fuel
1,470 kg Afterburning low-bypass turbofan 15,421 kg 16,583 kg 18,080 kg 19,693 kg 31,486 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition 100% WEP 12m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel 40m fuel MGW
Stationary 6,070 kgf 8,410 kgf 1.09 1.01 0.93 0.85 0.53
Optimal 6,500 kgf
(1,250 km/h) 		14,250 kgf
(1,400 km/h) 		1.85 1.72 1.58 1.45 0.91

Survivability and armour

Flares/Chaff
Aircraft countermeasures to distract IR and radar-guided missiles and also AA radar
Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear700 km/h

The F-15C MSIP II has no armour and relies entirely on its speed and manoeuvrability as a form of defence against enemy aircraft and anti-air threats. Instead of absorbing hits, it focuses on evading attacks through agile flight and high-speed manoeuvres, using its performance to stay out of harm's way in combat.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB2 964 → 4 466 Sl icon.png
RB8 527 → 12 850 Sl icon.png
SB10 049 → 15 143 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications325 000 Rp icon.png
497 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost3 300 Ge icon.png
Crew training320 000 Sl icon.png
Experts1 120 000 Sl icon.png
Aces3 800 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 430 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
90 / 320 / 500 % Sl icon.png
262 / 262 / 262 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods booster.png
New boosters
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
520 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
24 000 Sl icon.png
550 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
26 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
40 000 Sl icon.png
890 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
520 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
24 000 Sl icon.png
550 Ge icon.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
Flares/Chaff
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
M60_belt_pack
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods napalm fire bomb.png
BLU-27/B
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air missile.png
AIM-9L
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
17 000 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods g suit.png
G-suit
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
520 Ge icon.png
40px
Mk82/GBU-38
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
520 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods air to air midrange missile.png
AIM-7M
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
520 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
M60_new_gun
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
24 000 Sl icon.png
550 Ge icon.png
40px
Mk84/GBU-31
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
24 000 Sl icon.png
550 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods air to air missile.png
AIM-9M
Research:
16 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
24 000 Sl icon.png
550 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods jet engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
26 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
40 000 Sl icon.png
890 Ge icon.png
Mods optical guided bomb.png
GBU-8
Research:
26 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
40 000 Sl icon.png
890 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air type b midrange missile.png
AIM-120A
Research:
26 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
40 000 Sl icon.png
890 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns) CCIP (Rockets) CCIP (Bombs) CCRP (Bombs) EEGS
Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png

Offensive armament

Main article: M61A1 (20 mm)

The F-15C MSIP II is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, wing root-mounted (940 rpg)
  • 240 x countermeasures

Suspended armament

The F-15C MSIP II can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs 6* 6*
250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye bombs 6* 6*
500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs 1, 6 1, 6 1, 6
500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs 1, 6 1, 6 1, 6
2,000 lb GBU-8 bombs 1 1 1
1,970 lb GBU-31 JDAM bombs 1 1 1
2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs 1 1 1
BLU-27/B incendiary bombs 3 3 3
AIM-7M Sparrow missiles 1 1 1 1
AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles 1 1 1 1
AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles 1 1 1 1
AIM-120A missiles 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
610 gal drop tanks 1 1 1
750 gal drop tanks 1* 1*
Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 1,900 kg
* Bombs on hardpoints 6/8 can be equipped in conjunction with 750 gal drop tanks on the same hardpoint
Default weapon presets
  • 2 x 750 gal drop tanks + 3 x 610 gal drop tanks
  • 2 x AIM-120A missiles + 2 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
  • 4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
  • 4 x AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles
  • 4 x AIM-7M Sparrow missiles
  • 4 x AIM-7M Sparrow missiles + 2 x 750 gal drop tanks
  • 4 x AIM-120A missiles
  • 8 x AIM-120A missiles + 2 x 750 gal drop tanks
  • 12 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (3,000 lb total)
  • 12 x 250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye bombs (3,000 lb total)
  • 2 x 750 gal drop tanks + 12 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (3,000 lb total)
  • 2 x 750 gal drop tanks + 12 x 250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye bombs (3,000 lb total)
  • 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (9,000 lb total)
  • 18 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (9,000 lb total)
  • 3 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (6,000 lb total)
  • 3 x 2,000 lb GBU-8 bombs (6,000 lb total)
  • 9 x BLU-27/B incendiary bombs

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Diverse payload options
  • Fast at its prime altitude
  • Good amount of countermeasures
  • Adequate turn time for a jet
  • Overall good flight performance

Cons:

  • Heavy aircraft

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

Media

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See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
Jet Fighters  F2H-2 · F3H-2
  F-4C Phantom II · F-4E Phantom II · F-4J Phantom II · F-4S Phantom II
  F-15A · F-15C MSIP II · F-15E
Strike Aircraft  AV-8B Plus · AV-8B (NA)
Helicopters  AH-6M
Export/Licensed 
Aircraft  ◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F · ◄F-4F KWS LV · Phantom FG.1 · Phantom FGR.2 · F-4J(UK) Phantom II · F-4EJ Phantom II · F-4EJ ADTW · Kurnass · Kurnass 2000
  F-15J · F-15J(M) · Baz · Baz Meshupar · F-15I Ra’am
  ▄AV-8B Plus
Helicopters  Lahatut
  The McDonnell Aircraft Corporation merged with Douglas Aircraft Company in 1967 to form McDonnell Douglas Corporation. Later it was merged with The Boeing Company in 1997.
See Also  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

USA jet aircraft
  Fighters
F9F  F9F-2 · F9F-5 · F9F-8
F-80  F-80A-5 · F-80C-10
F-84  F-84B-26 · F-84F · F-84G-21-RE
F-86  F-86A-5 · F-86F-25 · F-86F-2 · F-86F-35
F-89  F-89B · F-89D
F-100  F-100D
F-104  F-104A · F-104C
F-4  F-4C Phantom II · F-4E Phantom II · F-4J Phantom II · F-4S Phantom II
F-5  F-5A · F-5C · F-5E · F-20A
F-8  F8U-2 · F-8E
F-14  F-14A Early · ▄F-14A IRIAF · F-14B
F-15  F-15A · F-15C MSIP II · F-15E
F-16  F-16A · F-16A ADF · F-16C
Other  P-59A · F2H-2 · F3D-1 · F3H-2 · F4D-1 · F11F-1
  Strike Aircraft
FJ-4  FJ-4B · FJ-4B VMF-232
A-4  A-4B · A-4E Early
A-7  A-7D · A-7E · A-7K
AV-8  AV-8A · AV-8C · AV-8B Plus · AV-8B (NA)
A-10  A-10A · A-10A Late · A-10C
F-111  F-111A · F-111F
Other  A-6E TRAM · F-105D · F-117
  Bombers
B-57  B-57A · B-57B

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