Lower Ninth Ward in Arabi in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
McDonnell Douglas F-15A "Eagle"
1972-2009
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
1. McDonnell Douglas F-15A "Eagle" Marker
Type: All Weather Interceptor/Air Superiority Fighter
Weight: 56,000 lbs
Armament: M6A11 20 mm "Vulcan” Cannon, Four - AIM-7 "Sparrow” and Four – "Sidewinder” Missiles, 15,000 lb mixed ordnance carried externally
Engine: Two Pratt & Whitney F-100-PW-100 Turbofans, 25,000 lb Thrust
Max Speed: 1,6000 mph
Range: 3,4500 miles
Service Ceiling: 65,000 ft
Crew: 1
Number Built: 384
Developed as an air superiority fighter, the F-15 was adapted for use in the air-to-ground role in the mid 1970s. With the capability to carry seven tons of bombs it became a potent strike aircraft.
This particular aircraft was one of those originally issued to the 159th FG in April 1985. The 159th was the first Air National Guard unit to fly the F-15 Eagle. This aircraft Tail Number 73-086 is the 2nd F-15 to be put into service in the USAF. The 159th Fighter Wing also possessed Tail Number 73-085, which was F-15 #1. It is currently at the Warner Robins AFB Museum of Aviation, Georgia.
This aircraft (SV: 73-0086) is on loan from the United States Air Force Museum. Object ID# 66634
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military.
Location. 29° 57.592′ N, 90° 0.333′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Douglas A-26C "Invader" (a few steps from this marker); North American F-100D "Super Sabre" (a few steps from this marker); N/TSW-7C Air Traffic Control Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Beech AT-11 "Kansan" (within shouting distance of this marker); Convair F-102A "Delta Dagger" (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell Douglas F4C "Phantom II" (within shouting distance of this marker); North American F-86D "Sabre" (within shouting distance of this marker); M75 Armored Personnel Carrier (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arabi.
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Located on the grounds of the Louisiana National Guard, Jackson Barracks base. The Ansel M. Stroud Jr. Military History & Weapons Museum is located on site. Museum is opened M-Sat 10-4. Highly recommend checking before a visit to make sure base/museum is opened and accessible to civilians, as it is an active military base.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
2. McDonnell Douglas F-15A "Eagle" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
