The Northrop F-20 Tigershark (initially F-5G) is a prototype light fighter, designed and built by Northrop. Its development began in 1975 as a further evolution of Northrop's F-5E Tiger II, featuring a new engine that greatly improved overall performance, and a modern avionics suite including a powerful and flexible radar.

The second generation of the BMW 1 Series consists of the BMW F20 (5-door hatchback) and BMW F21 (3-door hatchback) subcompact cars. The F20/F21 generation was produced by BMW from 2011 to 2019 and is often collectively referred to as the F20.

Aug 29, 2014 · With a General Electric F404-GE-100 turbofan engine rated at 17,000 pounds of thrust, the F-20A was 40 percent more powerful than the twin-engined F-5E Tiger II that preceded it. Northrop said the F-20A would have a low price tag, operate from short runways, and outfight the Soviet Union’s best.

Nov 17, 2024 · What You Need to Know: The Northrop F-20 Tigershark is celebrated as the “greatest fighter never built.” Originating from the F-5E Tiger II, the F-20 offered cutting-edge avionics, a...

Nov 10, 2024 · With an advanced avionics suite, capable radar, and improved flight performance, Northrop would eventually bring the aircraft to the Department of Defense for evaluation, and it was named the F-20 Tigershark.

Apr 13, 2024 · With a 28-foot wingspan, the F-20 Tigershark was narrow enough to fall into the "light aircraft" category. This light aerodynamic build helped it reach a maximum climbing speed of 53,000 ft/min,...

Aug 16, 2019 · At its core, the F-20 was intended as a low-cost, export-friendly frontline performance fighter capable of meeting the latest in Soviet fighter threats - primarily the very capable Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 "Fishbed".

Apr 21, 2019 · The Northrop F-20 Tigershark (initially F-5G) was a light fighter, designed and built by Northrop. Its development began in 1975 as a further evolution of Northrop’s F-5E Tiger II, featuring a new engine that greatly improved overall performance, and a modern avionics suite including a powerful and flexible radar.

The F-20 is powered by a General Electric F404 engine, with 17,000 pounds of thrust. The F404 is recognized as one of the world's most reliable advanced technology engines. It is also used to power the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps F/A-18A Hornet strike fighter.

The F20 Tigershark was a 100% privately-funded development; a 1.1 /1 thrust /weight ratio, dedicated air superiority fighter that was a joy to handle and exhibited no vices of any kind. in fact, it has often been said that she would not "depart" under all but the most extraordinary circumstances. I've spoken with two high-hour pilots who flew ...