F-15E Strike EagleDCS WORLD Startup Checklist · 141 steps
F-15E Strike Eagle
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Fighter4th Gen
AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed for long-range interdiction and air superiority. Entering service in 1988, it became the USAF's premier deep-strike platform, capable of penetrating enemy defenses at low altitude in any weather. The F-15E can sustain 9G throughout its flight envelope and carries the largest weapons loadout of any Western fighter.
RANGE VISUALIZER
SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerMcDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)
first Flight1986
roleMultirole strike fighter
crew2 (Pilot + WSO)
engines2x P&W F100-PW-229 (29,000 lbf each with AB)
max Speed2,655 km/h (Mach 2.5)
range3,900 km (2,100 nmi)
ceiling60,000 ft
weight36,741 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefNOTE: Review mission type, objectives, ROE, and threat environment. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingNOTE: Check departure, target area, and recovery weather. | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceNOTE: Check restricted areas, active MOAs, and NOTAM restrictions. | REVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerNOTE: Calculate bingo and joker fuel. CFTs provide extended range - factor into planning. | SET | |
| 05 | Stores / LoadoutNOTE: Confirm air-to-ground and air-to-air stores, CFT pylons, and targeting pod. | VERIFIED | |
| 06 | Steerpoints / NavigationNOTE: Enter steerpoints, target coordinates, IP, and offset aim points for WSO. | PROGRAMMED | |
| 07 | Radio Frequencies / IFFNOTE: Set UHF/VHF presets and HAVE QUICK. Confirm IFF modes and codes. | SET | |
| 08 | Divert BasesNOTE: Know nearest divert fields, runway lengths, and approach frequencies. | IDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 — Electrical / Pre-Start9 steps
| 01 | Throttles (Both) | OFF | |
| 02 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 03 | Battery Switch | ON | |
| 04 | JFS Handle | CHECK - Stowed | |
| 05 | ENG MASTER Switches (Both) | ON | |
| 06 | ENG CONTROL Switches (Both) | ON | |
| 07 | Generator Switches (Both) | ON | |
| 08 | Caution Panel | CHECK - Acknowledge warnings | |
| 09 | Canopy | CHECK - Open for now |
PHS 3 — INS Alignment4 steps
| 01 | INS KnobNOTE: Full GC alignment takes 8 minutes. Stored heading (SH) is faster. | GC (Ground Align) | |
| 02 | INS Coordinates | VERIFY - Check lat/lon on UFC | |
| 03 | INS Quality | MONITOR - Wait for RDY indication | |
| 04 | INS Knob | NAV (when alignment complete) |
PHS 4 — Engine Start9 steps
| 01 | JFS Starter SwitchNOTE: Jet Fuel Starter provides energy for engine start. | ON | |
| 02 | JFS RPM | MONITOR - Wait for ready | |
| 03 | Right ThrottleCAUTION: Advance to IDLE only after JFS ready indication. | IDLE | |
| 04 | Right EngineWARNING: FTIT must not exceed 900°C during start. | MONITOR - RPM, FTIT, oil pressure | |
| 05 | Right Engine Stabilize | CHECK - 60–65% RPM, FTIT below 700°C | |
| 06 | Left Throttle | IDLE | |
| 07 | Left Engine | MONITOR - RPM, FTIT, oil pressure | |
| 08 | Left Engine Stabilize | CHECK - 60–65% RPM, FTIT below 700°C | |
| 09 | JFS | OFF (auto or manual) |
PHS 5 — Post-Start / Systems9 steps
| 01 | Generator Switches | VERIFY ON (Both) | |
| 02 | Hydraulic Pressure | CHECK - PC1, PC2, Utility normal | |
| 03 | Flight ControlsCAUTION: Full stick and rudder - verify surfaces respond. | CYCLE - Full deflection | |
| 04 | CAS (Control Augmentation System) | ON - Pitch, Roll, Yaw | |
| 05 | Trim | SET - Takeoff trim | |
| 06 | Flaps | CHECK - Cycle and return to UP | |
| 07 | Speed Brake | CHECK - Extend and retract | |
| 08 | NWS | ON | |
| 09 | Anti-Skid | ON |
PHS 6 — Avionics / Sensors12 steps
| 01 | HUD | ON - Brightness as required | |
| 02 | MPDs / MPCDs | ON - Both cockpits | |
| 03 | UFC (Up Front Controller) | CHECK | |
| 04 | Radar (APG-70)NOTE: Allow warm-up time before setting to OPR. | STBY | |
| 05 | TEWS (RWR) | ON | |
| 06 | CMDS (Chaff/Flare) | ON - Set program | |
| 07 | LANTIRN Nav Pod | ON (if equipped) | |
| 08 | LANTIRN Targeting Pod | ON (if equipped) | |
| 09 | IFF / Transponder | SET - Mode 4 ON | |
| 10 | Radios (UHF / VHF) | SET frequencies | |
| 11 | TACAN | SET channel | |
| 12 | Altimeter | SET - Field elevation |
PHS 7 — WSO Setup (Rear Cockpit)5 steps
| 01 | WSO Displays | ON | |
| 02 | Radar Mode | SET for mission | |
| 03 | Targeting Pod | CHECK - FLIR, Laser | |
| 04 | Weapon Programming | SET via UFC | |
| 05 | Master Arm | SAFE |
PHS 8 — Before Taxi6 steps
| 01 | Canopy | CLOSE & LOCK | |
| 02 | Ejection Seats (Both)WARNING: Verify canopy locked before arming. | ARM | |
| 03 | Taxi Light | ON | |
| 04 | Anti-Collision Light | ON | |
| 05 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 06 | Brakes | CHECK during first movement |
PHS 9 — Taxi5 steps
| 01 | NWS | CHECK responsive | |
| 02 | Taxi Speed | SAFE - max 15 kts | |
| 03 | InstrumentsNOTE: HUD heading, attitude - verify tracking. | CHECK during taxi | |
| 04 | Flight Controls | FREE & CORRECT | |
| 05 | Brakes | CHECK - Both sides |
PHS 10 — Before Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | Canopy | CONFIRM LOCKED | |
| 02 | Ejection Seats | CONFIRM ARMED | |
| 03 | Flaps | SET for takeoff | |
| 04 | Trim | SET - Takeoff trim | |
| 05 | Radar (APG-70) | OPR (if warm-up complete) | |
| 06 | Altimeter | SET - Field elevation | |
| 07 | Strobe Lights | ON | |
| 08 | Master Arm | SAFE | |
| 09 | Fuel Quantity | CHECK - Adequate |
PHS 11 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Lineup on Runway | CENTERLINE | |
| 02 | Brakes | HOLD | |
| 03 | ThrottlesNOTE: Check engine instruments stabilize. | MIL (80%+ RPM) | |
| 04 | Brakes | RELEASE | |
| 05 | ThrottlesNOTE: Push past MIL detent for AB. | AFTERBURNER (if required) | |
| 06 | NWS | MAINTAIN centerline | |
| 07 | RotationNOTE: Weight dependent. Ease back on stick. | ROTATE at 140–170 kts | |
| 08 | Positive Climb | CONFIRMED | |
| 09 | Landing Gear | UP | |
| 10 | Flaps | RETRACT |
PHS 12 — After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
| 01 | Landing Gear | CONFIRM UP | |
| 02 | Flaps | CONFIRM RETRACTED | |
| 03 | Airspeed | ACCELERATE to 350 kts | |
| 04 | Throttles | MIL or as required | |
| 05 | Altimeter | CHECK - Set STD above transition | |
| 06 | Taxi / Landing Lights | OFF | |
| 07 | Climb Altitude | AS ASSIGNED |
PHS 13 — Cruise / Transit7 steps
| 01 | Altitude | AT assigned level | |
| 02 | AirspeedNOTE: Mach 0.8–0.9 typical cruise. | AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Autopilot | ENGAGE (if desired) | |
| 04 | Fuel State | MONITOR - Check quantity and CFT | |
| 05 | Navigation | CHECK waypoints on HSI/MPD | |
| 06 | Radar | AS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | TEWS / RWR | MONITOR |
PHS 14 — Descent / Approach9 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Weather | OBTAINED | |
| 02 | Altimeter | SET local QNH | |
| 03 | Airspeed | REDUCE below 350 kts | |
| 04 | ILS / TACAN | SET and IDENTIFIED | |
| 05 | Approach Speed | ~175 kts (weight dep.) | |
| 06 | Landing Gear | DOWN (below 260 kts) | |
| 07 | Flaps | DOWN | |
| 08 | Landing / Taxi Lights | ON | |
| 09 | Master Arm | SAFE |
PHS 15 — Landing7 steps
| 01 | Approach Speed | MAINTAIN - AoA on HUD | |
| 02 | Throttles | IDLE at touchdown | |
| 03 | Nosewheel | LOWER gently | |
| 04 | Speed Brake | EXTEND | |
| 05 | Drag Chute | DEPLOY (if available) | |
| 06 | Braking | APPLY - Aerobrake then wheel brakes | |
| 07 | NWS | ENGAGE below 80 kts |
PHS 16 — After Landing7 steps
| 01 | Drag Chute | JETTISON | |
| 02 | Flaps | RETRACT | |
| 03 | Speed Brake | RETRACT | |
| 04 | Radar | STBY | |
| 05 | Transponder | STBY | |
| 06 | Landing / Taxi Lights | TAXI only | |
| 07 | Taxi to Parking | NWS ENGAGED |
PHS 17 — Shutdown18 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Radar | OFF | |
| 03 | TEWS / RWR | OFF | |
| 04 | CMDS | OFF | |
| 05 | LANTIRN Pods | OFF | |
| 06 | Radios | OFF | |
| 07 | TACAN | OFF | |
| 08 | IFF | OFF | |
| 09 | CAS | OFF | |
| 10 | Left Throttle | OFF | |
| 11 | Right Throttle | OFF | |
| 12 | Ejection Seats (Both)WARNING: Safe both seats before ground crew approach. | SAFE | |
| 13 | ENG MASTER Switches | OFF | |
| 14 | Generator Switches | OFF | |
| 15 | HUD / Displays | OFF | |
| 16 | All Lights | OFF | |
| 17 | Battery | OFF | |
| 18 | Canopy | OPEN |