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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Off-leash dog trails proposed for Radio Hill in Elysian Park | Parks





Radio Hill




How could a fire-prone hill in Elysian Park be made safer? Send in the dogs, says a park advocacy group.

The Citizens’ Committee to Save Elysian Park says creating off-leash dog trails in the Radio Hill area would attract more people and their pooches to the remote corner of the park. That in turn would create more “eyes and ears” to discourage illicit activity and prevent and report fires on the hill.

The group has put out a petition to drum up support as the group lobbies Council District 1 and the recreation and parks department.

“Not only will this create an outdoor destination for local dog owners to explore, but we also believe a greater presence will help secure the radio towers and improve safety in the area,” said Taylor Renee Haynes, the secretary for the CCSEP. “Currently, this section of the park is mostly

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