Italeri F-15E Strike Eagle | 1:72 Scale

Italeri – F-15E Strike Eagle Fighter Aircraft Scale Model Kit (1:72 Scale)

Kit No. 90166

Italeri plastic model kits are renowned for their accuracy, crisp detailing, and authentic finishes. Designed for hobbyists who appreciate precision engineering, this kit offers an engaging and rewarding build experience. Supplied as a plastic kit, assembly is required.

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

The F-15 Eagle programme was launched in the 1970s to provide the United States Air Force with a high-performance air superiority fighter. Its highly effective aerodynamic design, featuring twin vertical tails, a sturdy mid-mounted wing, and powerful twin engines, laid the foundation for one of the most capable combat aircraft of its generation.

From this platform evolved the two-seat, all-weather F-15E Strike Eagle, introduced in the late 1980s as a fighter-bomber variant replacing the ageing General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark. While retaining the flight performance of the original Eagle, the F-15E added advanced ground-attack capability.

The tandem cockpit houses both the pilot and the Weapon Systems Officer (WSO). From the rear seat, the WSO manages route navigation, target acquisition, and electronic countermeasures, enabling the aircraft to conduct:

• Ground attack missions
• Precision bombing
• Deep strike and interdiction operations

The F-15E saw active deployment during operations such as Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in the early 1990s, proving its effectiveness in combat.

Kit Features

• Scale: 1:72
• Model Length: 27 cm
• Material: Plastic kit (assembly required)
• New artwork
• New decal edition
• Super decal sheet for 4 versions
• Detailed cockpit and underwing stores

Details

• Model Type: Aircraft
• Aircraft Type: Multirole Fighter
• Nationality: American
• Era: 1990–1991 (Persian Gulf War)
• Recommended Age: 14+

An essential addition for modern military aviation enthusiasts, this kit captures the power, versatility, and combat legacy of one of the USAF’s most formidable strike aircraft.

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