F15 Eagle Kit, 12.5"Very few fighter aircraft ever dominated the scene like the McDonnell Douglas F 15 Eagle after its initial flight on July 27, 1972. From the beginning, it exhibited outstanding maneuverability, performance and handling qualities making it unmatched by any current fighter in the world proof positive of its air superiority claim. The F 15 is a single seat, fixed wing aircraft with speeds in excess of Mach 2.