USN bestiller nye aggressor maskiner og går for F-5 fremfor F-16

 

Da jeg fløy maskinen i -68 hadde vi ikke engang lead computing gun sight. Generation 2,5 sdpør du meg. Siste upfates som du kan lese under, tilsvarer 4. gen. fly. Tipper range/endurance skorter en del. (Red.)

Why F-5s Beat Out F-16s For The Navy’s Latest Commercial Aggressor Contract

We have unique insights into the Navy’s requirements for private adversary jets and its big decision that could impact future contract awards.

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"While the baseline F-5 flown by USN/USMC is widely considered a 3en Generation aircraft, TacAir’s existing and planned upgrades economically evolve this aircraft into an advanced tactical aircraft with sensor/system capabilities on par with current DoD 4th Generation fighter aircraft. TacAir F-5s are upgraded with HUD/HOTAS [Heads Up Display/Hands On Throttle And Stick], open architecture mission computers and tailored Operational Flight Programs that enable integration of advanced radar systems, IRST [Infrared Search and Track], EA [Electronic Attack], RWR [Radar Warning Receiver], datalinks, and HOBS [High Off Boresight] simulated weapons employment."