F-15 ACTIVE lasted from 1993 to 1999, with thrust vectoring demonstrated at up to Mach 1.95 on 31 October 1996. The aircraft would later be used in the F-15 IFCS (Intelligent Flight Control System) …

May 14, 2024 · Summary: The F-15 ACTIVE, a collaboration between NASA and the U.S. Air Force in the 1980s, transformed the legendary F-15 Eagle into a cutting-edge testbed for advanced aviation...

Apr 20, 2025 · Summary and Key Points: NASA’s F-15 ACTIVE program took the legendary F-15 Eagle to new heights and had one mission: transforming it into a cutting-edge testbed for future fighter …

1 day ago · The aircraft has remained active across global deployments, including recent operations in the Middle East involving some US Air Force units. During those operations in March 2026, three F …

2 days ago · Information and pictures on the aircraft, F-15 ACTIVE.

In this video, we’ll explore how NASA engineers transformed a classic F-15 Eagle into a cutting-edge technology demonstrator capable of performing incredible maneuvers no other fighter could...

How NASA's F-15 ACTIVE program tested thrust vectoring and adaptive controls to improve performance of future high-performance aircraft.

4 days ago · ACC’s William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet, a competition that brings together the best fighter and operations teams from across the Total Force—Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air …

Feb 23, 2024 · The McDonnell Douglas F-15 ACTIVE, a 1980s-1990s NASA technology demonstrator modified from an F-15B Eagle, pioneered supermanoeuvrability with forward canards, 3D thrust …

Jun 15, 2023 · Reflecting on its journey, the F-15 STOL/MTD emerges as a distinct amalgamation of audacity and engineering – a daring stride that has redefined aviation’s boundaries. F-15 ACTIVE on …