The USAF ordered more than 350 A models for operational service. F-15s of various models are used by Israel, Japan and Saudi Arabia.
McDonnell Douglas F-15A Streak Eagle
This single-seat F15A broke eight time-to-climb world records between in 1975. It reached an altitude of 98,425 feet in just 3 minutes 27.8 seconds from brake release at takeoff and coasted to nearly 103,000 feet before descending.