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Main goal here is to make sure that warbirds don't cost more than early jets, but this includes rebalancing of all aircraft.
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1.5 KiB
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25 lines
1.5 KiB
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description: "The F-5E was developed by Northrop Corporation in early 1970s. The light\
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\ tactical fighter is an upgraded version based on previous F-5A developments. The\
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\ F-5s' combat role encompasses air superiority, ground support, and ground attack.\
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\ Given its mission flexibility, ease of operation, and low cost, the Tiger II has,\
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\ and continues to serve, air forces across the globe.\n\nThe F-5\u0415 is armed\
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\ with two 20-mm \u041C39-\u04103 cannons with 280 rounds per each cannon. The cannons\
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\ are located in the nose section, forward of the cockpit. Special deflectors are\
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\ used to avoid compressor stall conditions caused by hot gas ingestion as a bi-product\
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\ of operating the M-39-A3. Each cannon is capable of firing at a rate of 1500 to\
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\ 1700 rounds per minute.\n\nEach wingtip incorporates a launcher rail capable of\
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\ firing AIM-9 infrared-guided missiles.\n\nFive hard points (one centerline pylon\
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\ and four underwing pylons) allow the aircraft to carry different types of air-to-ground\
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\ weapons (bombs, cluster munitions, and rockets) 6,400 pounds (about 3000 kg) in\
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\ total. In addition, illumination ammunition and cargo containers can be attached.\
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\ To increase flight duration and range, external fuel tanks can be attached to\
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\ three hard points (a centerline pylon and two inboard pylons). Maneuverability\
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\ and speed can be maximized in combat by jettisoning all external stores."
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introduced: 1975
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manufacturer: Northrop
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origin: USA
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price: 12
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role: Light Fighter
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variants:
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F-5E Tiger II: {}
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