The Academy Plastic Model Company has been producing kits since 1969. The company is famous for its endless research and development and the excellent model kits that result from the effort. Academy has been awarded Model of the Year at the Nuremberg International Toy Show nine times and the quality of their model kits meets or exceeds that of any other current manufacturer.The F-15E is a U.S Air Force all-weather, multirole combat aircraft. It was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high-speed interdiction without relying on escort or electronic-warfare aircraft. The F-15E can be distinguished from other U.S. Eagle variants by conformal fuel tanks mounted along the engine intake ramps and a tandem-seat cockpit. They have been deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Libya among others. Kit includes various air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons and Cartograf decal with two marking options. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.