Reconnaissance Design Considerations For The F-5 Multiple Mission Tactical Fighter

Ronald M. Gibb

doi:10.1117/12.954797

8 September 1976 Reconnaissance Design Considerations For The F-5 Multiple Mission Tactical Fighter

Ronald M. Gibb

Proceedings Volume 0079, Aerial Reconnaissance Systems: Pods/Aircraft I; (1976) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954797
Event: 1976 SPIE/SPSE Technical Symposium East, 1976, Reston, United States

Abstract

The F-5 family of tactical fighters is presently being utilized by 20 countries throughout the world as lightweight, highly maneuverable fighters. In many cases, these user countries must have the capability of performing multiple missions, including reconnaissance with the same aircraft without any appreciable penalty in performance, maintainability and cost. The purpose of this paper is to present design development information on reconnaissance capabilities of the F-5 family of tactical aircraft. Comments are included on external recon pod versus internal recon installations and their effect on the F-5 aircraft with its very slender fuselage and small cross sectional area.

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Ronald M. Gibb "Reconnaissance Design Considerations For The F-5 Multiple Mission Tactical Fighter", Proc. SPIE 0079, Aerial Reconnaissance Systems: Pods/Aircraft I, (8 September 1976); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954797

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