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F-15 Strike Eagle II

Genre: Combat Flight Simulator
Developer: MicroProse (designed by Sid Meier and Andy Hollis)
Publisher: MicroProse
Year: 1991
System: Atari ST

F‑15 Strike Eagle II is a combat flight simulator developed and published by MicroProse for the Atari ST in 1991. Designed by Sid Meier and Andy Hollis, it is the sequel to the original F‑15 Strike Eagle and continues the series’ focus on realistic air combat in modern conflict zones.

Players pilot an F‑15 Eagle through three campaign scenarios: the Persian Gulf, The Baltics, and the Middle East. Missions include air superiority, ground attack, and escort duties. The flight model features realistic handling characteristics, including altitude, speed, and weapon system management.

The game supports multiple viewpoints: a detailed first-person cockpit, an external chase camera, and a tactical map view. Instrumentation includes radar, altimeter, fuel gauge, and weapons status. Participants can choose from various weapons loads such as missiles, bombs, and rockets, while also managing fuel and ammunition throughout missions.