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 F-5E Tiger II  F-5E Static Display
The F-5 is a supersonic fighter aircraft, which combines low cost, ease of maintenance and great versatility. More than 2,000 F-5 aircraft were produced for use by allied nations. The F-5, which closely resembles the USAF Northrop T-38 trainer, is suitable for various types of ground-support and aerial intercept missions, including operations from unimproved airfields in combat areas.
The F-5 first flew on July 30, 1959, and deliveries to the Tactical Air Command for instructing foreign pilots began in April 1964. Pilots from Iran and South Korea were the first to be trained in the F-5, followed by pilots from Norway, Greece, Taiwan, Spain and other Free World nations that have adopted the F-5. A two-seater combat trainer version, the F-5B, first flew in February 1964. In 1966-1967, a USAF squadron of F-5s flew combat missions in Southeast Asia for operational evaluation purposes.
The F-5's shown here are an "E" model version (F-5E Tiger II) of the aircraft and as of 2004 where still being actively flown by the Republic of Korea. This is a true testament of the hard work and dedication of the military members of the South Korean Air Force.
 Cockpit Photos 4 Images  Landing Gear Safety 4 Images  Tailhook Safety 2 Images
 Flight Conrols 6 Images  Servicing Points 4 Images  Bleed Air Connection 2 Images
 Aircraft Recovery 8 Images  Aircraft Departure 6 Images  Misc. Photos 8 Images
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