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Northrop F-5E "Tiger II"

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Modern Battles Series v1.1

Northrop F-5E "Tiger II"

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The Northrop F-5 is a family of supersonic light fighter aircraft initially designed as a privately funded project in the late 1950s by Northrop Corporation. There are two main models, the original F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter variants and the extensively updated F-5E and F-5F Tiger II variants. The design team wrapped a small, highly aerodynamic fighter around two compact and high-thrust General Electric J85 engines, focusing on performance and a low cost of maintenance. Smaller and simpler than contemporaries such as the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, the F-5 cost less to procure and operate, making it a popular export aircraft. Though primarily designed for a day air superiority role, the aircraft is also a capable ground-attack platform. The F-5A entered service in the early 1960s. During the Cold War, over 800 were produced through 1972 for US allies. Though at the time the United States Air Force (USAF) did not have a need for a light fighter, it did procure approximately 1,200 Northrop T-38 Talon trainer aircraft, which was based on Northrop's N-156 fighter design.

From Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_F-5

Functionalities are moved into the In-game "Crafts Instructions"

Current Armament
- 2x Rocket Pods
- 2x AGM-65E
- 2x AIM-9H
- 1x 2000lb Bomb
- 96x Countermeasures
- 2x Nose-mounted, M39A3 20mm cannons

Additional Armament Sets
Armament Set 1
- 4x Rocket Pods
- 2x AIM-9H
- 1x Mk84 2000lb Bomb
- 96x Countermeasures
- 2x Nose-mounted, M39A3 20mm cannons

Armament Set 2
- 4x AGM-65E
- 2x AIM-9H
- 1x Mk84 2000lb Bomb
- 96x Countermeasures
- 2x Nose-mounted, M39A3 20mm cannons

Armament Set 3
- 2x AGM-65E
- 2x AIM-9H
- 2x Mk83 1000lb Bomb
- 1x Mk84 2000lb Bomb
- 96x Countermeasures
- 2x Nose-mounted, M39A3 20mm cannons

Armament Set 4
- 2x Rocket Pods
- 2x AIM-9H
- 2x Mk83 1000lb Bomb
- 1x Mk84 2000lb Bomb
- 96x Countermeasures
- 2x Nose-mounted, M39A3 20mm cannons

Armament Set 5
- 2x AGM-65E
- 2x AIM-9H
- 3x Mk83 1000lb Bomb
- 96x Countermeasures
- 2x Nose-mounted, M39A3 20mm cannons

Armament Set 6
- 2x Rocket Pods
- 2x AIM-9H
- 3x Mk83 1000lb Bomb
- 96x Countermeasures
- 2x Nose-mounted, M39A3 20mm cannons

Armament Data is from the War Thunder Wiki
https://wiki.warthunder.com/F-5E

Disclaimer
This is aircraft is not my creation, and is originally made by Mattsimus
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/wn12N4/FAB-F-5E-Tiger-II

This aircraft is modified to meet lightweight performance for mobile devices, with the performance cost kept under at least 1000 (May vary on device power)

Missile and Bomb XML is based of the "SP Weapon Balancing Database" from ReinMcDeer
https://www.simpleplanes.com/u/ReinMcDeer

Simple RWR Subassembly by Ku
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/MK00t6/Simple-RWR

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M.B.S v1.1

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 22.0ft (6.7m)
  • Length 46.3ft (14.1m)
  • Height 13.5ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 13,927lbs (6,317kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,421lbs (8,355kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.61
  • Wing Loading 62.9lbs/ft2 (307.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 293.0ft2 (27.2m2)
  • Drag Points 892

Parts

  • Number of Parts 105
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 734