About
The F‑5E Tiger II is a lightweight, agile Tier 6 U.S. fighter designed for dogfighting. It features twin J85 engines, AN/APQ‑159 radar, AN/ALR‑69 radar-warning receiver, and carries two 20 mm cannons, IR missiles, rockets, and bombs.
Playstyle
This jet shines in turn fighting: use its high turn and roll rates to circle enemies (“two-circle” fights). Climb to altitude, engage in agile dogfights using IR missiles. Avoid vertical energy fights due to lower thrust at non-supersonic speeds.
Pros and Cons
Pros ✅
➕ Excellent turn rate & roll agility
➕ Strong endurance for longer dogfights
➕ Best-in-tier digital RWR (AN/ALR‑69)
➕ Carries IRCCM-capable AIM‑9P‑5 missiles
➕ Flexible armament: cannons, bombs, rockets
Cons ❌
➖ Low thrust-to-weight ratio—poor climb/verticals
➖ Energy drains in sustained turns
➖ Small missile and countermeasure load
➖ Radar is weak at long range
➖ Heavy ordinance greatly reduces its performance
Loadout Option
Trivia
-Only Tier 6 jet with IRCCM-equipped AIM‑9P‑5 missiles (22 g pull and flare resistance).
-Initially had 45 flares, reduced to 30 in an update.
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