McDonnell Douglas YF-15A Eagle prototype 71-0280
Serial 71-0280 was the first YF-15A and the aircraft that carried McDonnell Douglas test pilot Irving "Irv" Burrows on the Eagle family's maiden flight at Edwards Air Force Base on July 27, 1972. Its role in opening the F-15 flight-test programme makes it a historically significant prototype rather than a representative fleet aircraft.
Identity
- Aliases
- First F-15F-15A-1-MCYF-15A 71-0280
- Name
- McDonnell Douglas YF-15A Eagle prototype 71-0280
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Serial 71-0280 was the first YF-15A and the aircraft that carried McDonnell Douglas test pilot Irving "Irv" Burrows on the Eagle family's maiden flight at Edwards Air Force Base on July 27, 1972. Its role in opening the F-15 flight-test programme makes it a historically significant prototype rather than a representative fleet aircraft.
- First Flight Date
- 1972-07-27
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 1, 2026 at 10:35:50 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 1, 2026 at 10:35:50 UTC
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- Serial Number
- 71-0280
- Vehicle Code
- 71-0280