But, that didn’t stop this ace F-15 pilot from making the attempt. However, when you see how heavily it’s raining, you’ll quickly realize that only pilots of this skill level could pull this off.
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Thanks again to 9zyzjse for posting another glimpse at aviation prowess. How this pilot managed to keep the craft steady on such slick ground is a mystery to us. The F-15, formally known as the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, is a 45,000-pound aircraft that is 64 feet long. It can achieve speeds of up to 1,800 miles per hour, and requires at least 240mph to take off. One false move, and it could be a terrible outcome for the pilot and everyone near the aircraft. Oh, and it’s pouring. “Mildenhall and Lakenheath … always raining,” one commenter explained, which are air bases in the UK. “Except during Air Fete while they still had it … always hotter than blazes for that.” “So powerful — love that climb rate,” another commenter explained, which is indeed impressive considering everything. Here’s the kicker: the F-15 design has largely been unchanged since its inception in 1972.
