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- The F-20 is an American-developed fighter jet nicknamed Tiger Shark.
- This aircraft was developed as a successor to the F-5, a low-cost, high-performance best-selling fighter, and was originally classified as F-5G.
- The prototype F-5 was equipped with twin J85 turbojet engines, but the F-20 was replaced with a single F404 turbofan engine with higher output, and not only the maximum speed but also the practical climb limit and climb Improved speed and cruising range.
-In addition, the radar and other avionics have been improved to the latest high-performance ones, and the operational capability of weapon options is superior to that of the F-16, such as the ability to use the radar-guided AIM-7 [Sparrow] air-to-air missile. rice field.
- The shape of the fuselage has been improved aerodynamic design by increasing the size of the LERX at the base of the main wing and adopting a flat nose shape called Shark Nose that reduces resistance and creates lift, and various new materials have been introduced to each part of the fuselage. -By-wire was only used for the horizontal stabilizer, but it boasted the high maneuverability and maneuverability inherited from the F-5.
-However, in 1980, the ban on exporting the rival F-16 to allied countries was lifted, which gave the F-16 an overwhelming advantage in terms of sales. The F-20, defeated by -16, was never mass-produced, and only three prototypes were built.
- Prototypes 1 and 2 were lost in crashes during demonstration flights, but Prototype 3 is still on display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.

- 144 pages
- Softcover
- Text: English
- Format: 21.6cm x 27.95cm
- Photos: 20 black and white, 296 color
- 135 illustrations
- Commentary: Paul Metz


Item Size/Weight : 27.8 x 21.6 x 1.4 cm / 538g

• *Please note that the book's paper strip may not be included. Additionally, we do not offer replacements for any damage or wear to the strip.

Product Specifications

Item series

Air Force Legends

Item code

SGBAF228

ISBN code

9798985472660

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