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Originally posted by jibs
This is not the first time Iran has run a stunt like this. But even with a redesigned tail and better electronics, the 1960s era F-5 is still a low cost, and low performance, aircraft.
Originally posted by kilcoo316
An F-5 with better engines will do an F/A-18. Don't be under any illusions otherwise.
Originally posted by firepilot
No, it would not. Better engines will not give it higher Angle of Attack capability.
Originally posted by firepilot
F/A-18 has much better weapon systems anyways then any F-5 variant.
Originally posted by firepilot
Originally posted by kilcoo316
An F-5 with better engines will do an F/A-18. Don't be under any illusions otherwise.
No, it would not. Better engines will not give it higher Angle of Attack capability. F/A-18 has much better weapon systems anyways then any F-5 variant.