Which McDonnell Douglas aircraft was designed to replace the F-4 Phantom II?
F-15 Eagle
F-16 Fighting Falcon
F/A-18 Hornet
F-14 Tomcat
Answer
The F-15 Eagle was developed by McDonnell Douglas to replace the F-4 Phantom II as the United States Air Force's primary air superiority fighter. Introduced in 1976, the F-15 has been one of the most successful modern fighter aircraft, with over 100 aerial combat victories and no losses in dogfights.
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