The F-15 Eagle fighter jet has now been in service for almost half a century, becoming one of the most reliable fighter jets not just under the United States but with several military forces worldwide. Developed in the 1960s when the Soviet Union was the US’ primary adversary, the fighter completed its first flight in 1972 and has seen extensive combat action since it entered service. Several models have been developed over the decades, the most recent being the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II.
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