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Why is Iran still flying the F-5 Tiger?

Iran’s F-5 Tiger II aircraft are decades old and utterly outmatched by modern American and Israeli aircraft—but Iran does not ...
Key Points - The Northrop F-5 Tiger II is an agile and reliable supersonic fighter that has served air forces worldwide for over six decades. -Designed in the late 1950s for simplicity and low ...
Although it is a six-decade-old platform, the F-5’s enduring relevance is a testament to Northrop’s engineering foresight. Despite being introduced in the early 1960s, the Northrop F-5 remains an ...