![]() By 1955, the design team had selected the General Electric J85 engine as the powerplant. The F-5A would later be developed into the more advanced F-5E, and later on, serve as the basis of the YF-17 / F/A-18.ĭesign work for the F-5 began in the early 1950s under the leadership of Northrop's VP of engineering Edgar Schmued, who was well-known for his work in designing the P-51 Mustang and F-86 Sabre with North American Aviation. The F-5A entered service in the 1960s and was widely exported under the US's Military Assistance Program to developing countries. Designed as a private export venture, the aircraft was designed in both fighter and trainer variants (N-156F and N-156T). The F-5A Freedom Fighter is a light fighter designed by Northrop in the 1950s. The only downside with the cannons is their damage potential: you need to put several rounds on a target to destroy it. ![]() While you have only 2 guns, they have a high muzzle velocity, making them easy to aim. Avoid their guns in the first turn, and use yours to take them out. MiG-21s or the J35s will be better in the first turn, but they bleed a lot of speed due to their delta wing design. When in a dogfight, you are almost always superior in manoeuvrability when compared to your opponent. When the opportunity to dogfight arises, take it only when you're sure other enemies are either distanced or far enough away from your position to not interrupt your fight and pick you off. The AIM-9E is not a reliable weapon and is easy to dodge, so try not to take missile shots from the sides or at a heavily manoeuvring opponent. When flying into the aforementioned engagement zone, pick out single fights or distracted enemies. 1 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bomb (2,000 lb total)Īs the F-5A does not have any radar-guided missiles (AIM-7s or equivalent), and it's not particularly fast, it is recommended to stay low and try to avoid the first clash between teams by flying to the side.5 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (2,500 lb total).5 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (2,500 lb total).18 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (4,500 lb total).
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