F-15S/MTD Active

* AFD
* AFD Storm
* AFD Strike

"*Slanted towards aerial combat, this highly maneuverable test plan[sic] is just an F-15 with thrust vectoring and canard wings.*"
―Harry's description of this plane in the shop.
The **F-15STOL/MTD (Short Takeoff and Landing/Maneuver Technology Demonstrator)** is a variation of the standard F-15 family. It was developed as a technology demonstrator, and was essentially a two-seating **F-15C Eagle**. It was on loan to NASA. It was basically the testbed for the **F-15E Strike Eagle**. It appears in all three *Airforce Delta* games. The "Active" name in the craft is somewhat erroneous; the F-15 ACTIVE and the F-15S/MTD, though from the same plane, never had both names at the same time. It was also called "**F-15S/MT Active**" in the first two games, before being correctly called the **F-15S/MTD Active** in *Airforce Delta Strike*.

## Design (All Games)

As to be expected, this craft looks very similar to the other F-15s in the series. However, the big difference between it and them are the fact this has front canards, and thrust vectoring engines. Aside from that, differences in appearances are negligible.

## Performance

### *Airforce Delta*

This is the definition of a "Disc One Nuke". This plane is unlocked *extremely* early on, and, though highly expensive, it is possible to have enough money to purchase it if you've been diligent in attacking and destroying enemies. It has above-average stats all around, and this will likely be your go-to plane until you unlock something even better.

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

Arguably even bigger of a "Disc One Nuke" than the original incarnation, you can unlock this craft ***INCREDIBLY*** early by finding the hidden Sobel Air Base. Stats are even better than last time; The only stats that aren't "Very high" are Attack and Defense, and neither are bad by any stretch of the imagination.

The PAL version of this craft even has higher mobility than the US version! Though the difference is incredibly minor.

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

This craft has finally been dethroned. Unlocked fairly late into the game, this craft is arguably inferior in all aspects to the Su-37 you unlock before it. Compared to the infamous Terminator, the only stats that are superior are Speed (a negligible increase) and Anti Air Attack (which doesn't matter as much). Aside from that, the Terminator trumps it. Higher mobility and defense, and a FAR superior special weapon (The mighty LR-AAM). Sad to say, the F-15S/MTD just isn't worth it.

## Statistics

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

 **Range:** | 4

* *(!) - Speed stat is the same in the PAL region, but the aircraft is confirmed to have a lower max speed in the PAL region compared to the American version.*
* *(!) - Mobility stat is slightly higher in the PAL version, though still Very High.*

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

(Clockwise starting from top)

 **Speed:** | High

## Notable Appearances (Missions)

### *Airforce Delta*

* Two enemy F-15S/MTs only appear in Satellite Intercept Mission. They are not required kills.

### *Airforce Delta Storm*

* F-15S/MTs appear in Offensive in the Saice Canal. They are not required targets.

### *Airforce Delta Strike*

* David Smith, Collette Le Clerc, and Constance Le Clerc use this plane in Over the Cloud. David's plane is destroyed by the rough air currents when he tries going after the airships as they dive under the clouds while Collette and Constance are each hit by an airship surfacing.

## Gallery

### *Airforce Delta*

Enemy F-15S/MTD from Satellite Intercept Mission.The F-15S/MTD enemy lacks an emblem.
### *Airforce Delta Storm*

Picture featuring US version's stats.Stats in the PAL version, note the higher mobility.F-15S/MTD Active in flight.Enemy F-15S/MTD from Offensive in the Saice Canal.Ditto, plus UF emblem.Player F-15S/MTDPlayer F-15S/MTDPlayer F-15S/MTDPlayer F-15S/MTDPlayer F-15S/MTDPlayer F-15S/MTD
### *Airforce Delta Strike*

F-15S/MTD in Rick's color scheme.F-15S/MTD in a generic color scheme.F-15S/MTD with Ferrite coating.David's F-15S/MTD Active which he uses in the mission Over the Cloud.Ditto, in-game.Aircraft statisticsRick's F-15S/MTD Active in flight.Team Bravo´s F-15S/MTD during the mission Over the Cloud.Team Bravo´s F-15S/MTD during the mission Over the Cloud.Team Bravo´s F-15S/MTD during the mission Over the Cloud.Team Bravo´s F-15S/MTD during the mission Over the Cloud.F-15S/MTD cockpit in *AFD Strike*.The F-15S/MTD's special weapons, Multi-Lock Air-to-Air Missiles.
## Trivia

* The generic paint scheme from *Strike* is the same as the enemy paint scheme from *Storm*. The paint scheme in question is, in fact, the paint scheme the F-15S/MTD had in real life.