ray243 SG Does anyone have any idea when we are going to replace the F-5? what planes will most likely replace the F-5?
spencer99 SG When the F35 JSF come on-line, it will replace at least some of the F5S. I am not sure whether all the F5E/Fs are upgarded to F5S/T standards. Even those early generation ones which had accumulated a lot of hours... if not all are upgraded. then some F5Ss will probably be retired prior to the F35 JSF. In that event that the later batches of F16s will probably replace some of the F5s
sbst275 SG Yes all... If possible, some F-5 may be replaced with the A-4. But F-5 is double engine leh
storywolf SG Don't think RSAF, in the first place buy the F-5 because it is double engine ! because it is cheap and a super-sonic fighter at the market that time. why you care about double engine !
spencer99 SG Agree.... the F5 was the cheapo supersonic fighter for third wold nations in the late 70s and early 80s. Think Malaysia, South korea, taiwan, indonesia, thailand........all using F5Es at a time.... also many south american countries.
zenden9 SG Buy FC-1 of china,a cheap price tag.Equip with FBW ,this multi-role fighter will fill in F-5 nicely!
spencer99 SG True. But having two engine also means that the risk of having an engine failure is doubled. The most significant factor is the reliability of the engine and the proficiency of the people maintaining it. The RMAF uses twin engined Mig29 and FA18. Does that mean that they have a better safety record then the RSAF usin single engined F16s?
spencer99 SG If you are comparing the Hunter/A4S/F5E era: The Hunter is relatively old.. the A4 was using a unreliable J65 engine whereas the F5E is new! After the A4 is upgraded to the F404 engine, its safety factor went up. How is the reliability of the F5E compared to the F16?
