Taiwan Northrop F - 5E Tiger II Aircraft Recognition Cold War Poster China 1977
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:287084 | Air Defense: Aircraft Recogition |
| Type: Poster | Country/Region of Manufacture: China |
Original Vintage Chinese Military TrainingPoster (Wall Chart) from a set of 39.Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force Command1977Approximate size: 38.3 x 53.3 cm (15 x 21 inches).Chiang Kai-shek's Bandit Gang (Taiwan) Northrop F-5E Tiger IIThe Northrop F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter and the F-5E and F-5F Tiger II are part of a supersonic light fighter family, initially designed in the late 1950s by Northrop Corporation. Being smaller and simpler than contemporaries such as the McDo...nnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, the F-5 cost less to both procure and operate, making it a popular export aircraft. The F-5 started life as a privately funded light fighter program by Northrop in the 1950s. The design team wrapped a small, highly aerodynamic fighter around two compact and high-thrust General Electric J85 engines, focusing on performance and low cost of maintenance. Though primarily designed for the day air superiority role, the aircraft is also a capable ground-attack platform. The F-5A entered service in the early 1960s. During the Cold War, over 800 were produced through 1972 for U.S. allies. After winning the International Fighter Aircraft competition in 1970, a program aimed at providing effective low-cost fighters to American allies, Northrop introduced the second-generation F-5E Tiger II in 1972. This upgrade included more powerful engines, higher fuel capacity, greater wing area and improved leading edge extensions for a better turn rate, optional air-to-air refueling, and improved avionics including air-to-air radar. Primarily used by American allies, it remains in US service to support training exercises. It has served in a wide array of roles, being able to perform both air and ground attack duties; the type was used extensively in the Vietnam War. A total of 1, 400 Tiger IIs were built before production ended in 1987. Shipped rolled in a mailing tube.Will combine shipping for multiple posters. Taiwan Northrop F-5E Tiger II Aircraft Recognition Cold War Poster China 1977
