Фотографии
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A pair of VFC-13 F-5Ns formate on a VFC-12 F/A-18 Hornet. Mixed formations of aggressor aircraft are commonplace and pose an increased challenge to their opponents.
Самолёты на фотографии: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - США - 1978Northrop F-5E Tiger II - США - 1972
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Camouflage can be used to good effect during combat and this three-tone grey colour scheme is even more effective when seen against the sky.
Самолёты на фотографии: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - США - 1972
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Its small frontal area makes the F-5N difficult to see head-on. This is often a major advantage, particularly if the rules of engagement preclude firing beyond visual-range missiles prior to positive identification.
Самолёты на фотографии: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - США - 1972
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What the F-5N may lack in modern weapon system capability it makes up for in agility and can'hold its own'in close-in dog-fighting with many later generation types.
Самолёты на фотографии: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - США - 1972
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Compared with many fighters the F-5N is simple to operate - its cockpit is a mixture of 1950s and modern technologies.
Самолёты на фотографии: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - США - 1972
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