Iron Eagle
Movie (1986)
Starring:
Louis Gossett, Jr. (Col. Charles "Chappy" Sinclair)
Jason Gedrick (Doug Masters)
David Suchet (Col. Akir Nakesh)
Larry B. Scott (Reggie)
Caroline Lagerfelt (Elizabeth Masters)
When a U.S. Air Force Colonel is taken hostage by a foreign power, his son, a USAF Academy hopeful, takes extreme measures to rescue his father.
Also from this series:
Iron Eagle II
Aces: Iron Eagle III
Iron Eagle IV
General Dynamics F-16A Netz
The star of the film is the F-16 interceptor, seen throughout the movie in a variety of roles and situations. Although portrayed as USAF aircraft, they are actually Israeli Air Force.
Same aircraft in other movies at IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft.
IAI Kfir
Described in the film as MiG-23 aircraft, they are actualy Kfirs of the Israeli Air Force.
Same aircraft in other movies at IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft.
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star
Seen in the background of the 'U.S. Air Base'.
Cessna A150M Aerobat
Used by Doug in a cross-country race against a high school nemesis. Registration N9828J, Serial 0637. Same aircraft in other works at IMPDb: Frequently Seen Aircraft (Civil Fixed-Wing).
Bellanca 7GCBC Citabria
One of the chaser planes of the Eagles Flying Club. Registration N1230E, although no records found.
Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
The other chaser aircraft.
General Dynamics F-16B Netz
Two seat trainer version of the first one. Doug uses this model to rescue his father.
Boeing KC-707-3J6C Saknai
Used to refuel the F-16s for their journey to the 'Middle Eastern Bloc'.
Bell AH-1 Tzefa
Again, Israeli Air Force, attack helicopters.
Boeing 707 (Boeing VC-137)
Although portraying the VIP aircraft of the USAF, it is actually a mocked up Boeing 707.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
On the ramp in the background.
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