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Opps...F20 Tigershark.
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That paint scheme is really tempting. Paint it white first, mask and then red.
Thanks @RichB, I built the Monogram kit when it came out and enjoyed it so had to take a look at the new kit.And for those with a nostalgic streak.
helios
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Had a lot of potential. I'm sure DoD knew it'd cut into F-16 sales to NATO customers...particularly those that were already flying the F-5E. Why would someone want an updated version of an airframe they were already familiar with that had more power and upgraded avionics when they completely re-learn and refit an entire maintenance organization for an all new airframe. GD was likely deep in key influential political pockets to shut that one down.
Always liked it. I'll probably end up with one someday to build a WHIF out of.
Always liked it. I'll probably end up with one someday to build a WHIF out of.
Just like Convair, they had more senators in their pockets.
Also according to wiki, the DoD was the only group who could present the aircraft to sale. so the DoD was selling both the F16 and F20 to other nations, and those nations were saying we'll buy the F20 when USAF buys it.
Got Tamiya primer one, fixed some spots and then a white primer to check again, got a couple of more spots and a sanding due. I'm going for the show room scheme.
Would be interesting to see this in a NATO what if scheme loaded up with some ordinances. I don't think this thing could ever had carried what modern F16s can load out with.
Would be interesting to see this in a NATO what if scheme loaded up with some ordinances. I don't think this thing could ever had carried what modern F16s can load out with.
RichB
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At the time the F-16 was limited in air to ground weapons load and couldn't carry the AIM-7. With Block 15 it received improved radar, avionics and an enlarged and strengthened wing improving its weapons load and capabilities. Similar plans were also in the works for the F-20 had it gone into production. Design studies were looking at enlarging the wing chord and span wise increasing its area by 30% and adding another weapons station on each wing. It would of likely included an enlarged and lengthened fuselage to maintain its C of G.
Cheers,
RichB
Cheers,
RichB
What about the proposed loadouts at the time?
Maverick
- Guns: 2× 20 mm (0.79 in) Pontiac M39A2 cannons in the nose, 280 rounds each
- Hardpoints: 7 external hardpoints with a capacity of 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) of bombs, missiles, rockets and up to 3 drop tanks for extended range
- Rockets: 2 × CRV7 rocket pods Or2 × LAU-10 rocket pods with 4 × Zuni 5 in (127 mm) rockets each Or2 × Matra rocket pods with 18 × SNEB 68 mm rockets each
- Missiles: 2 × AIM-9 Sidewinders on wingtip launch rails (similar to F-16 and F/A-18)Up to 4 x AIM-7 Sparrows on underwing launch railsAGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missiles on hardpoints
- Bombs: Various air-to-ground ordnance such as Mark 80 series of unguided iron bombs (including 3 kg and 14 kg practice bombs), CBU-24/49/52/58 cluster bomb munitions, M129 Leaflet bomb
Maverick
Could almost picture the F18 wings on the F20. That would be a neat kit bash if I were that modeler.
RichB
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There was a proposal early in the Super Tiger program to keep the twin engine layout using GE15-J1A1 turbojets and moving the wings to the shoulder position with an extended LEX. It led to the YF-17 Cobra.
Cheers,
RichB
It's amazing to see the evolutions of some airframes, you can clearly see the F5 in the YF-17
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