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Puzzle #69 was McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle.
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American twin-engine, all-weather fighter aircraft designed by McDonnell Douglas. Following reviews of proposals, the United States Air Force (USAF) selected McDonnell Douglas's design in 1969 to meet the service's need for a dedicated air superiority fighter. The Eagle took its maiden flight in July 1972, and entered service in 1976.
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What the record says
Puzzle 69 ran on 18 Sep 2026 and the answer was McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, played with 6 guesses against 5 columns. On the record: Manufacturer - McDonnell Douglas; Origin - United States; Role - fighter. The numbers: First flight - 1970; Number built - 1,198.
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How it scored
- Manufacturer
- McDonnell Douglas
- Origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1970
- Role
- fighter
- Number built
- 1,198