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Got an F5 Tiger is the stash...check this one out!

Started by JoeRugby, February 13, 2015, 12:59:20 PM

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Logan Hartke

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February 13, 2015, 05:07:11 PM
I never realized just how many American aircraft the Iranians designed and built.

Cheers,

Logan

major

#2
February 13, 2015, 05:24:35 PM
And just when i thought the one i was going to build was a WHIF! ;D

KJ_Lesnick

#3
February 14, 2015, 12:46:50 PM
Well, what technology was on that drone they figured out how to hack into and land?  Well, whatever sensor technology that would be usable for air-to-air may very well be on it -- it would make sense.
That being said, I'd like to remind everybody in a manner reminiscent of the SNL bit on Julian Assange, that no matter how I die: It was murder (even if there was a suicide note or a video of me peacefully dying in my sleep); should I be framed for a criminal offense or disappear, you know to blame.

Captain Canada

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February 14, 2015, 12:57:43 PM
Pretty cool looking ! I think it's a bit of a waste of time tho. What are the advantages other than the extra weight of having twin tails ?

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sandiego89

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February 14, 2015, 01:41:09 PM
Quote from: Captain Canada on February 14, 2015, 12:57:43 PM
Pretty cool looking ! I think it's a bit of a waste of time tho. What are the advantages other than the extra weight of having twin tails ?


I think the only "advantage" is it makes it look like a new aircraft and they can play up the propaganda aspect for the locals.  The F-5 already has good stability and excellent roll rates. Perhaps a bit better in high angle of attack.
Dave "Sandiego89"
Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

rickshaw

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February 14, 2015, 04:13:53 PM
There is a reason why the Iranians have decided to alter the F-5.  Obviously the twin-tails works and works well enough for them to rebuild the F-5s they still have.  I suspect it provides a better control at high angles of attack, which in a dog-fight might be crucial to winning.   We all know what happens to losers...  :banghead:
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Dizzyfugu

#7
February 15, 2015, 02:34:12 AM
I's like to see the upper area of the rear fuselage. The "1st generation" Saeghe looked there as if the fins had been bolted onto the rest of the aircraft with stuff from a DIY store... I doubt that this 2nd generation is anything different, just that a two-seater has been used. Anyway, concersion is easy to make if you have a surplus set of wings, size and shape are perfect for the job!  ;)

perttime

#8
February 15, 2015, 03:08:51 AM
Who knows... it could be good in dogfights. Are their pilots any good?
I hear a "Viper Driver" can be very upset when he gets "shot down" by a BAe Hawk pilot in a dogfight exercise...  :mellow:

Captain Canada

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February 15, 2015, 09:42:29 AM
I agree it is definitely cool looking. I'd like to see the F-20 version !

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PR19_Kit

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February 15, 2015, 11:08:23 AM
Quote from: Captain Canada on February 15, 2015, 09:42:29 AM
I agree it is definitely cool looking. I'd like to see the F-20 version !

I bet the Iranians would too...........  ;)
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