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Aviation History
1982
1982 - 0075.PDF
under 60 seconds. Compared with average of contemporary fighters, Tigershark requires 52 percent less maintenance manpower. New F404 engine has 7,700 fewer parts than J79. Half the weight. Modular construction for quick repair. In actual service current F-5s have recorded in-commission rate of 80 percent. Tigershark will be even more reliable. Numbers. In a dogfight, pilots have proven that the only thing better than one high-performance combat capable fighter is two high-performance combat capable fighters. The Tigershark is those two. Economical to purchase, economical to maintain. Consumes 53 percent less fuel and has 63 percent lower operating and maintenance costs than average of other contemporary fighters. The proven F-5 in-commission rate is second to none. F-5G Tigershark is the most recent version of the F-5 series, now serving 28 nations. The first Tigershark will be available for delivery July, 1983. F-5G Tigershark. The essential element for force effectiveness. NORTHROP Making advanced technology work.
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