The F-15N Sea Eagle: in the 1970s McDonnel Douglas proposed a navalized model of the F-15 Eagle but it was hardly ever up to the F-14 Tomcat

The US Navy deemed acquiring the F-15N Sea Eagle as a more rapidly, lighter and less expensive alternative to the F-14. But modifying the F-15 with folding wings and stronger landing equipment for carriers negated its pros.

Maybe the most widely recognized US Navy fighter thanks to its starring role in Major Gun, the F-14 Tomcat served as an state-of-the-art interceptor and air superiority fighter, capable of attacking 6 enemy aircraft simultaneously at a range of around 100 miles with the Intention-54 Phoenix missile.

The F-15N Sea Eagle: in the 1970s McDonnel Douglas proposed a navalized version of the F-15 Eagle but it was never up to the F-14 Tomcat
Line drawing of the proposed F-15N Sea Eagle.

Enhancements through the Chilly War in Soviet long-variety patrol and bomber aircraft dictated a requirement for a fleet defense fighter that could have interaction large-altitude bombers from very well over and above visual array. The legendary F-14 Tomcat was Grumman’s respond to. Needing an interceptor’s high speed although carrying this major ordnance, Grumman manufactured the very effective variable

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