Global Aircraft -- F-20 Tigershark
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F-20 Tigershark Specifications
Primary Function: |
Tactical Fighter |
Contractor: |
Northrop |
Crew: |
One |
Unit Cost: |
N/A |
Powerplant |
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One General Electric F404-GE-100 afterburning turbofan |
Dimensions |
Length: |
46 ft 6 in |
Wingspan: |
26 ft 8 in |
Height: |
13 ft 10 in |
Weights |
Empty: |
N/A |
Maximum Takeoff: |
27,500 lb |
Performance |
Speed: |
Mach 2+ |
Ceiling: |
approximately 55,000 ft |
Range: |
1,880 nautical miles (max. ferry range) |
Armament |
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Two M39 20mm cannon and provisions for up to 9,000 lbs. of external stores |
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F-20 Tigershark Achievements
- Compared to contemporary international fighters of its time, the F-20 used 53% less fuel, had 63% lower operating and maintenance costs, needed 52% less maintenance manpower, and was four times as reliable.
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F-20 Tigershark Features
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