F-15C Strike Eagle, USAF 3d model

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This is a highly detailed model of the F-15C Strike Eagle, USAF version. The AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-7 Sparrow missiles are included with the model, as is a centerline tank. The total number of polygons in the model with arms shown is 28K. Some limited rigging has been done in Maya for canopy shocks, airbrake, and landing gear. Textures Color, Specular, and Bump maps are provided. The fuselage and cockpit share a single texture file, which is UV mapped and laid out for efficiency, making it easy to make modifications. The maximum resolution of the texture file is 4096x4096. History The F-15 Eagle, formerly known as the F-15C/D model, is an American-built all-weather tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. It first flew in July 1972. The F-15E Strike Eagle derivative is an all-weather strike fighter that entered service in 1989. The F-15C/D model is being gradually replaced by the F-22 Raptor. However, the F-15E will remain in service for years to come due to its different air-to-ground role and low number of hours on their airframes. Eighteen USAF F-15Cs have been retrofitted with the AN/APG-63(v)2 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars and are expected to remain in service with the USAF well past 2020. The Royal Saudi Air Force has purchased several squadrons of long-range F-15S models, while the Republic of Korea is purchasing upgraded F-15Ks. Singapore is also purchasing the F-15SG variant. There is ongoing debate within the United States concerning F-15 modernization versus retirement due to the high cost of the F-22 Raptor. This will make it difficult for the USAF to replace the F-15 on a one-for-one basis, possibly as little as one-for-three. The F-15 might be kept in a supporting role so the USAF does not face a numerical disadvantage in future conflicts. Upgrades could include an AESA radar, Joint Helmet-Mounted Cuing System, and addition of low-observable modifications or replacement of engines with thrust-vectoring models. On September 26th at the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington D.C., the USAF announced their plan to upgrade 178 F-15C fighters with the AN/APG-63(v)3 AESA radar. The Air Force also plans to upgrade other F-15s with the joint helmet mounted cuing system. Price: $79.00 Date added: Aug 06, 2015 Last update: Nov 19, 2015 Product id: 55c3592fccff75b0688b462d