F-15E Strike EagleDCS WORLD Startup Checklist · 133 steps

F-15E Strike Eagle

DCS WORLD — 0/133 STEPS

0%
F-15E Strike Eagle
U.S. Air Force / Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
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.

Startup Walkthrough

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 — Electrical / Pre-Start9 steps
01Throttles (Both)OFF
02Parking BrakeSET
03Battery SwitchON
04JFS HandleCHECK — Stowed
05ENG MASTER Switches (Both)ON
06ENG CONTROL Switches (Both)ON
07Generator Switches (Both)ON
08Caution PanelCHECK — Acknowledge warnings
09CanopyCHECK — Open for now
PHS 2 — INS Alignment4 steps
01INS KnobNOTE: Full GC alignment takes 8 minutes. Stored heading (SH) is faster.GC (Ground Align)
02INS CoordinatesVERIFY — Check lat/lon on UFC
03INS QualityMONITOR — Wait for RDY indication
04INS KnobNAV (when alignment complete)
PHS 3 — Engine Start9 steps
01JFS Starter SwitchNOTE: Jet Fuel Starter provides energy for engine start.ON
02JFS RPMMONITOR — Wait for ready
03Right ThrottleCAUTION: Advance to IDLE only after JFS ready indication.IDLE
04Right EngineWARNING: FTIT must not exceed 900°C during start.MONITOR — RPM, FTIT, oil pressure
05Right Engine StabilizeCHECK — 60–65% RPM, FTIT below 700°C
06Left ThrottleIDLE
07Left EngineMONITOR — RPM, FTIT, oil pressure
08Left Engine StabilizeCHECK — 60–65% RPM, FTIT below 700°C
09JFSOFF (auto or manual)
PHS 4 — Post-Start / Systems9 steps
01Generator SwitchesVERIFY ON (Both)
02Hydraulic PressureCHECK — PC1, PC2, Utility normal
03Flight ControlsCAUTION: Full stick and rudder — verify surfaces respond.CYCLE — Full deflection
04CAS (Control Augmentation System)ON — Pitch, Roll, Yaw
05TrimSET — Takeoff trim
06FlapsCHECK — Cycle and return to UP
07Speed BrakeCHECK — Extend and retract
08NWSON
09Anti-SkidON
PHS 5 — Avionics / Sensors12 steps
01HUDON — Brightness as required
02MPDs / MPCDsON — Both cockpits
03UFC (Up Front Controller)CHECK
04Radar (APG-70)NOTE: Allow warm-up time before setting to OPR.STBY
05TEWS (RWR)ON
06CMDS (Chaff/Flare)ON — Set program
07LANTIRN Nav PodON (if equipped)
08LANTIRN Targeting PodON (if equipped)
09IFF / TransponderSET — Mode 4 ON
10Radios (UHF / VHF)SET frequencies
11TACANSET channel
12AltimeterSET — Field elevation
PHS 6 — WSO Setup (Rear Cockpit)5 steps
01WSO DisplaysON
02Radar ModeSET for mission
03Targeting PodCHECK — FLIR, Laser
04Weapon ProgrammingSET via UFC
05Master ArmSAFE
PHS 7 — Before Taxi6 steps
01CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
02Ejection Seats (Both)WARNING: Verify canopy locked before arming.ARM
03Taxi LightON
04Anti-Collision LightON
05Parking BrakeRELEASE
06BrakesCHECK during first movement
PHS 8 — Taxi5 steps
01NWSCHECK responsive
02Taxi SpeedSAFE — max 15 kts
03InstrumentsNOTE: HUD heading, attitude — verify tracking.CHECK during taxi
04Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
05BrakesCHECK — Both sides
PHS 9 — Before Takeoff9 steps
01CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED
02Ejection SeatsCONFIRM ARMED
03FlapsSET for takeoff
04TrimSET — Takeoff trim
05Radar (APG-70)OPR (if warm-up complete)
06AltimeterSET — Field elevation
07Strobe LightsON
08Master ArmSAFE
09Fuel QuantityCHECK — Adequate
PHS 10 — Takeoff10 steps
01Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
02BrakesHOLD
03ThrottlesNOTE: Check engine instruments stabilize.MIL (80%+ RPM)
04BrakesRELEASE
05ThrottlesNOTE: Push past MIL detent for AB.AFTERBURNER (if required)
06NWSMAINTAIN centerline
07RotationNOTE: Weight dependent. Ease back on stick.ROTATE at 140–170 kts
08Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
09Landing GearUP
10FlapsRETRACT
PHS 11 — After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
01Landing GearCONFIRM UP
02FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED
03AirspeedACCELERATE to 350 kts
04ThrottlesMIL or as required
05AltimeterCHECK — Set STD above transition
06Taxi / Landing LightsOFF
07Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
PHS 12 — Cruise / Transit7 steps
01AltitudeAT assigned level
02AirspeedNOTE: Mach 0.8–0.9 typical cruise.AS REQUIRED
03AutopilotENGAGE (if desired)
04Fuel StateMONITOR — Check quantity and CFT
05NavigationCHECK waypoints on HSI/MPD
06RadarAS REQUIRED
07TEWS / RWRMONITOR
PHS 13 — Descent / Approach9 steps
01ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
02AltimeterSET local QNH
03AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts
04ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED
05Approach Speed~175 kts (weight dep.)
06Landing GearDOWN (below 260 kts)
07FlapsDOWN
08Landing / Taxi LightsON
09Master ArmSAFE
PHS 14 — Landing7 steps
01Approach SpeedMAINTAIN — AoA on HUD
02ThrottlesIDLE at touchdown
03NosewheelLOWER gently
04Speed BrakeEXTEND
05Drag ChuteDEPLOY (if available)
06BrakingAPPLY — Aerobrake then wheel brakes
07NWSENGAGE below 80 kts
PHS 15 — After Landing7 steps
01Drag ChuteJETTISON
02FlapsRETRACT
03Speed BrakeRETRACT
04RadarSTBY
05TransponderSTBY
06Landing / Taxi LightsTAXI only
07Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED
PHS 16 — Shutdown18 steps
01Parking BrakeSET
02RadarOFF
03TEWS / RWROFF
04CMDSOFF
05LANTIRN PodsOFF
06RadiosOFF
07TACANOFF
08IFFOFF
09CASOFF
10Left ThrottleOFF
11Right ThrottleOFF
12Ejection Seats (Both)WARNING: Safe both seats before ground crew approach.SAFE
13ENG MASTER SwitchesOFF
14Generator SwitchesOFF
15HUD / DisplaysOFF
16All LightsOFF
17BatteryOFF
18CanopyOPEN