Iron Eagle

Iron Eagle theatrical poster.

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'.

This aircraft features USAF insignia as well.

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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See also

• Iron Eagle at IMDb
  
• Iron Eagle at Wikipedia
  
• Iron Eagle at IMCDb