F-5 mit LGBs?

Paveway II

In der RoCAF gabs tatsächlich lasergelenkte Bomben:
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Many Taiwanese-built F-5Es have an F-20-style flattened nose, enlarged LERXes, and some from the last two batches are compatible with the AGM-65 Maverick.
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During the 1980s, Taiwanese F-5s have been upgraded with the addition of Litton ALR-46(V) 3 RWRs, Northrop AVQ-27 laser designators and Tracor ALE-40(V)7 chaff/flare dispensers. In addition AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missiles and Paveway II laser-guided bombs have been acquired.
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Ich hab auch was beim F-20 gefunden:

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The third F-20 (82-0064/N44671) flew on May 12, 1984 and conducted numerous weapons trials including Sparrow missile launches and Harpoon antishipping missile compatibility tests. Also tested was the GPU-5/A gun pod. The F-20A was also evaluated with various combinations of "iron" and "smart" bombs. Although the F-20's performance appeared to make it very attractive to foreign air forces, it soon became obvious that a sale large enough to justify starting production would have to wait until there was a substantial buy for US forces first.
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(Quelle: http://www.fitertown.com/f5/history.html)


Hmm, hab auch was interessantes über die CH-Version herausgefunden:
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All Swiss F-5s were originally delivered as air defense fighters and were armed with AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles. Following the withdrawal of the Hunter from service in 1994, some of the Swiss F-5s were converted into ground attack aircraft capable of carrying and launching the AGM-65G Maverick air-to-surface missile.
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(Gestern hatte ich ein Modell in der Luftfahrthalle des Verkehrshauses gesehen - F5E mit Maverick. Ich dachte, dass sei ein Fake. Tja, so lernt man dazu...)

über Norwegen steht dies drin:
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The KNL received their first Freedom Fighters in June of 1965. The Norwegian aircraft were initially known as F-5A(G) in Northrop records, although this designation was subsequently dropped. Norwegian Freedom Fighters need to operate in extreme Arctic conditions, and had provision for JATO, windshield deicing, and were equipped with landing arrester hooks for short-field operations. Norwegian F-5s were also unique in being able to carry Bullpup ASMs.
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(Hmm, ein Tiger mit JATO, das wäre auch ein schönes Bild...)

Wer wusste, dass Kanada mal ne Navy hatte ?
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On February 1, 1968, Canada's Army, Navy and Air Force were united into a single force, known as the Canadian Armed Forces/Forces Armees Canadiennes. This unification move was less than completely popular, since it was motivated more by a need for cost savings than by any strategic or tactical considerations
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Although it was in operational service with only two squadrons, the CF-5As had an active service life, with frequent overseas deployments. The aircraft could carry a wide range of weapons, including the XRV7 rocket, the British BL755 cluster bomb unit, and the US Mk 20 Rockeye.
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Zur Entwicklung der F-5E-Version habe ich im Waffenbereich folgendes gefunden:
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Although the F-5E had originally been developed solely for the air-to-air role, two of the earliest FMS customers for the Tiger II (Iran and Saudi Arabia) acquired the aircraft primarily for the ground attack mission. The third F-5E tested the LATAR (Laser-Augmented Target Acquisition and Recognition) system, which was a laser designator, spot tracker, and electro-optical sensor packaged into a streamlined fairing. The aircraft was also tested with the AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missile, and the MBB submunition dispenser originally developed for the Panavia Tornado was also tested on the F-5E.
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Noch eine weitere Quelle bestätigt den Einsatz von LGB's auf der F-5E (http://www.danshistory.com/f5tiger.html):

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ARMAMENT:

Two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on wingtip launchers. Two M39A2 20 mm cannon in fuselage nose, with 280 rds/gun. Up to 3175 kg (7000 lb) of mixed ordnance can be carried on one underfuselage and four underwing stations, including M129 leaflet bombs; Mk 84 2000 lb bombs; Matra Durandal air-to-surface missiles; LAU-68 (7) 2.75 in rockets; LAU-3 (19) 2.75 in rockets; CBU-24, -49, -52 cluster bomb units; SUU bomb and rocket packs; SUU-25 flare dispensers; TDU-10 tow targets (DART); and RMU-10 reel (Dart). Lead computing optical gunsight uses inputs from airborne radar for air-to-air missiles and cannon, and provides a roll stabilised manually depressible reticle aiming reference for air-to-ground delivery. A 'snap-shoot' capability is included for attack on violently manoeuvring and fleeting targets. The gunsight incorporates also a detachable 16 mm reticle camera with 15 m (50 ft) film magazine. Optional ordnance capability includes the AGM-65 Maverick; centreline multiple ejector rack; and laser-guided bombs.
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Und auf der Homepage der Brasilianischen Luftwaffe entdeckte ich folgende vollbeladenen Tiger (http://www.aer.mil.br/aeronaves/F5/index.htm):



und den hier:

 

Hmm, keine Ahnung, warum die Bilder nicht kamen. Aber hier ein weiteres:


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