| F-5A | KF-5E Jegong-Ho |
The KF-5E Jegong-Ho (Air Superiority Variant) is a South Korean variant of the American Northrop F-5E, in service with the Republic of Korea Air Force.
History[]
The F-5E Tiger II is a twin-engine, single-seat, lightweight tactical fighter. The E-model is essentially an improved F-5A with more powerful J85 engines, leading-edge extensions, longer fuselage, and a radar, which the F-5A and B lacked (Emerson Electric AN/APQ-153). Like the F-5A, the F-5E was a highly successful export fighter. South Korea initially bought the F-5E in 1974, and Korean Air began license-production oi the Tiger II as the KF-5E starting in 1982. These were used by 101st, 112th, 201st, 206th, and 207th Fighter Squadrons. These locally made KF-5E have increased maneuverability due to changes to the airframe.
Overview[]
The KF-5E Jegong-Ho is a relatively inexpensive air superiority fighter available to South Korean and NATO-allied decks. Essentially taking the loadout of the Canadian CF-116 Freedom Fighter from Wargame: AirLand Battle, the KF-5E is an exceptional, inexpensive helicopter hunter, packing six AIM-9J Sidewinder missiles and a pair of Pontiac M39A2 20mm cannons. While the KF-5E does feature ECM, it is particularly weak (10%), and this combined with its relatively slow speed make the KF-5E vulnerable to enemy fighters and Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS). Scramble the KF-5E at the appropriate time, or possibly with another fighter as escort, and it can launch devastating attacks against helicopters, or can be used as an expedient bomber interceptor.
Weapons[]
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| Type | Autocannon | AAM | No Weapon |
| Name | Twin Pontiac M39A2 | AIM-9J Sidewinder | |
| Caliber | 20mm AoE | Infrared AoE, F&F | |
| Ammo | x 560 | x 6 | |
| Range | Ground = 2100 m Helicopters = 1575 m  Airplanes = 2100 m
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Ground = N/A m Helicopters = 2100 m Airplanes = 3500 m
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| Accuracy | 30% | 40% | |
| Stabilizer | 30% | 40% | |
| AP Power | N/A | N/A | |
| HE Power | 1 | 4 | |
| Suppression | 40 | 160 | |
| Rate of fire | 1499 r/min | 2 s r/min |
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