MacStories2y
iPad in Real Life: Erik Hess, F-5N Tiger II Pilot
I asked Erik to tell me a bit more about his background in the aviation. Erik: “I fly the F–5N Tiger II as a Reservist for the US Navy. Before this I was on active duty for about 13 years, where I ...
SlashGear20d
The Story Behind The Fictional MiG-28 Jet In 'Top Gun'
The F-5N and F-5F Tiger II are the two variants currently utilized by America's military with the F-5N being a single-seater while the F-5F seats two. They're built with two General Electric J85 ...
AOL1mon
F-35B Lightning lands at Beaufort’s Marine Air Station. Why is this warplane special?
The F-35B Lightning II also has the capability for short takeoffs ... In May, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort welcomed the first three F-5N Tiger IIs as part of a new squadron that is providing ...
Military.com6y
F-5 Tigershark
Date Deployed: F-5N First flight: March 2003; F-5F First Flight: September 1974. Propulsion: (2) J85-GE-21C turbojet engines each producing 5,000 pounds (2,273 kg) of thrust. Range: Maximum ...