FALCON BMS · Fighter

F-15C Eagle (BMS) Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Rotate~130-145 KIASWeight and stores dependent
Gear Up (<)250 KIASMax gear transit speed
Approach155-165 KIASFinal approach (weight dep.)
On-Speed AOA~20 unitsTarget centre AOA bracket
Corner Speed350-400 KIASBest sustained turn rate
Mil Climb350 KIASMilitary power climb schedule
Vmax Limit900 KIAS / Mach 2.5Never exceed
Bingo3,000 lbsMinimum RTB fuel (typical)

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
TakeoffMIL then AB (Zone 5)
ClimbAB or MIL - 350 KIAS
Cruise80-85% RPM (MIL)
CombatAB Zone 5 as required
ApproachAs required for on-speed AOA
Idle (ground)~67-68% N2

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
AUTOAnyNormal flight - system commands flaps automatically
DOWN (Manual)< 250 KIASManual override for landing if AUTO fails
UP (Manual)AnyManual override - retract after takeoff if AUTO fails

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
Max FTIT (MIL Power)935 C
Max FTIT (AB)980 C
Max FTIT (Start)< 980 C
Idle N267-68%
Oil Pressure40-80 PSI
Hydraulic Pressure (A & B)2,850-3,000 PSI

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Internal Fuel13,123 lbs (with CFTs: ~20,000 lbs)
Bingo Fuel3,000 lbs
Max G+9.0 / -3.0
Pattern Altitude1,500 ft AGL
Break Speed350 KIAS
Max Crosswind25 kts
Gun (M61A1)940 rounds (20mm)
Combat Radius~1,061 nmi (ferry with tanks)