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- Memory: 6 GB
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- Hard Drive: 17 GB
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- Memory: 8 GB
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- Hard Drive: 95 GB
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- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
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- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The first in the line of American multirole fighters, the F-5A Freedom Fighter is entering service with Chinese pilots with the launch of the upcoming “Ixwa Strike” update.
F-5A, strike fighter, China, rank VI.
Pros
- Carries huge weapon weight
- A brilliant variety of the available weapon presets for any combat situation
- Good max speed and controls
Cons
- Lacks defensive systems, such as radar warning system and flares
In the mid-50’s, a group of specialists from the Northrop Corporation began developing a light multi-role short-range support fighter on their own initiative that could take off and land on short runways. The idea did not receive much appreciation from the military authorities, as the main stake was then placed on high-tech expensive fighters, for which the length of the runway did not play a decisive role. However, within Northrop Corporation, the project continued to develop. While research, construction and testing of prototypes were going on, the strengthening of the NATO and SEATO alliances required the United States to supply a cheap multi-role fighter to allies.
This is where the work of the Northrop engineers came in handy. With minor modifications, the experimental aircraft went into production under the designation F-5A. Very easy to assemble and maintain, without modern navigation and guidance systems, the aircraft was able to carry a huge arsenal of suspended weaponry and effectively carry out missions to destroy various types of ground targets, as well as successfully participate in air battles, often against more expensive and advanced enemy aircraft.
The F-5A Freedom Fighter was first put in service by the Norwegian Air Force in 1964, later she was supplied to a large number of US allies and was actively used in many conflicts around the world, including Vietnam, the Iran-Iraq conflict and the War of Ogaden.
In our game, the F-5 Freedom Fighter series appears in the “Ixwa Strike'' update with the first serialy produced modification of the F-5A in Chinese service. These early versions of the F-5 were almost entirely exported to other countries; American pilots used them to a limited extent as trainers. Later, we will add more advanced F-5 modifications for both the US tech tree and other gaming nations.
The F-5A Freedom Fighter will be the new top of the line of American strike fighters for the Chinese Air Force. This small, very light aircraft has performance characteristics comparable to other fighters of its rank, but carries an incredible variety of outboard weapon sets. It has it all: 250 to 2000 lb bombs, Mighty Mouse rockets, Bullpup air-to-surface missiles, AIM-9P Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. It's great that all weapons are assembled into specialized and universal setups for literally any combat task.
That is, bombs, rockets, and guided missiles can be carried all at once in more than 20 combinations! As well as that, the aircraft has rapid-fire 20mm cannons, a very decent rate of climb and maximum speed, and is well controlled in flight, even with a significant payload on the pylons. The disadvantages of the F-5A include the complete absence of defensive systems - no radar warning system and no flares are provided.
So, the first representative of the glorious F-5 family will appear very soon together with the release of the War Thunder “Ixwa Strike'' update! The best attack aircraft in the Chinese tech tree and many more new units and features are coming soon, stay tuned to our news!
The War Thunder Team
Comments (184)
so china gets it but the us doesnt...yet its an american aircraft which should be in the us tree..k
the f-5 was renamed and used only as a training aircraft in the u.s. forces. It was an exported aircraft.
cant belive no american f5, or better missiles for the f4 phantoms mavricks, walleye, harm, sead, and some upgraded f4 phantoms used aim 120 sraam aim 9 l or later maybe a variant from the 90s how bout super crusader or f14, f117 nighthawk or crazy thought give the us tree american migs they bought from other countries
Nice F-5, but where is Mirage 2000
China never used the mirage as far as I'm aware
ESanders, Mirages are still in service in Republic of China Airforce.
Taiwanese* Gaijin....
The Taiwanese are Chinese though as they fled from china during their communist revolution and still see themselves as the real china.
F-5C when, its in the files Stona!!!
Good god people, cant you all just be happy with anything they add? The whole "Where's my "x" for my "y" crap is very childish. These guys add some really cool shit to this game, that no other game has done before. So why cant we enjoy that? But no, lets all just complain about some of the stupidest shit. Cant anyone just enjoy anything anymore?
Amazing addition to the game, been waiting on this for a long time. Only question is why wait to add it to other trees? The model for the US version has already been found, and the flight model is obviously here with the F-5A, so why wait to add it besides making people who REALLY want It grind one of the most unpopular trees in the game?
Dear game team, Japanese army players need more tanks than Type 10 tanks!
Bruh. 1: these were used in vietnam to some extent, 2: it would be Taiwanese pilots, 3: why the heck do you guys not allow that the Taiwanese vehicles have a Taiwanese insignia on them instead if the Chinese? *Angy American noises*
You'll get a white flag decal with the American version, to remind you of Vietnam.
the phantoms are getting bland, why cant we get the F-5C or something for the US so we actually have something new to grind.
Grind other trees instead.
SaekoB, No. America is the best nation.
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