description:
  "The F-5E was developed by Northrop Corporation in early 1970s. The light\
  \ tactical fighter is an upgraded version based on previous F-5A developments. The\
  \ F-5s' combat role encompasses air superiority, ground support, and ground attack.\
  \ Given its mission flexibility, ease of operation, and low cost, the Tiger II has,\
  \ and continues to serve, air forces across the globe.\n\nThe F-5\u0415 is armed\
  \ with two 20-mm \u041C39-\u04103 cannons with 280 rounds per each cannon. The cannons\
  \ are located in the nose section, forward of the cockpit. Special deflectors are\
  \ used to avoid compressor stall conditions caused by hot gas ingestion as a bi-product\
  \ of operating the M-39-A3. Each cannon is capable of firing at a rate of 1500 to\
  \ 1700 rounds per minute.\n\nEach wingtip incorporates a launcher rail capable of\
  \ firing AIM-9 infrared-guided missiles.\n\nFive hard points (one centerline pylon\
  \ and four underwing pylons) allow the aircraft to carry different types of air-to-ground\
  \ weapons (bombs, cluster munitions, and rockets) 6,400 pounds (about 3000 kg) in\
  \ total. In addition, illumination ammunition and cargo containers can be attached.\
  \ To increase flight duration and range, external fuel tanks can be attached to\
  \ three hard points (a centerline pylon and two inboard pylons). Maneuverability\
  \ and speed can be maximized in combat by jettisoning all external stores."
introduced: 1975
manufacturer: Northrop
origin: USA
price: 12
role: Light Fighter
max_range: 100
gunfighter: true
variants:
  F-5E Tiger II (FC): {}
tasks:
  BAI: 260
  BARCAP: 200
  CAS: 260
  Escort: 200
  Fighter sweep: 200
  Intercept: 200
  OCA/Aircraft: 260
  Strike: 200
  TARCAP: 200