This study traces the evolution of the F-15Eagle air superiority fighter from its beginning in1964 through the aircraft's first flight in July 1972.It examines the military, technological, economic, and political influences on the weapon systemacquisition process. Among the more innovativeelements of this research and development program were: the energy maneuverability theory of Col. John R. Boyd and Thomas Christie; a contractual arrangement loosely...
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HistoryHo ho ho...where did Santa go? One night a year on Christmas Eve, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) tracks Santa with live updates as he makes his way around the world. They also answer almost 150,000 calls to the North Pole, and they know if you're being naughty or nice. Keep reading for more on who they are and how they do it!