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Please, note, that this manual features F-5E and not the F-5E-3, which is simulated. Those two have aerodynamic differences.

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Please, note, that this manual features F-5E and not the F-5E-3, which is simulated. Those two have aerodynamic differences.

 

I don't really see any major differences that would affect the EM charts?

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I don't see many differences between a Ferarri and a Mercedes F1 car either, but they sure as hell perform differently!

 

Yes they do, most importantly because they feature different engines ;)

 

The point of the question was for him to reveal what aerodynamic differences he's talking about. I've been looking at the aircraft plans and everything seems the same, incl. the shape of the LERX incase that's what he was talking about as some early versions featured rounded ones.

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Indeed, but something as simple as a software update can drastically affect how the LERX operates, with huge implications for flight envelopes.

 

Can you see those changes?

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Indeed, but something as simple as a software update can drastically affect how the LERX operates, with huge implications for flight envelopes.

 

Can you see those changes?

 

LERX are fixed, so that would surprise me ;)

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One difference would be that, variant we have in DCS, has automatic flap feature, setting flap angle automaticaly according to speed / angle of attack apparently.

 

Another one would be, the variant we have features a "blade" like tip on it's nose, unlike more pointy nose type of other F-5s.

 

Semi related observation : F-5E family seem to have fairly diverse shapes, some seem to have an extended root on vertical tail too, and some have a slot like feature at base of canopy where others do not. Than if we add F-5A and NF / CF-5 series, it becomes almost as diverse as MiG-21 airframes :P.

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The nose shape is different + additional vortex generators on the sides of the nose for F-5E-3.

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The nose shape is different + additional vortex generators on the sides of the nose for F-5E-3.

 

Do these translate to any noticable difference on the EM charts though?

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Do these translate to any noticable difference on the EM charts though?

By quick look: F-5E achieves 7.33G at 360 kts at 5kft (13600 lbs), F-5E-3 achieves 7.33G at 340 kts at 5 kft (13750 lbs).

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By quick look: F-5E achieves 7.33G at 360 kts at 5kft (13600 lbs), F-5E-3 achieves 7.33G at 340 kts at 5 kft (13750 lbs).

 

Ok, what are the G figures at Mach 0.5, 0.6 & 0.7 ?

 

With those a more detailed difference can be determined

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Ok, what are the G figures at Mach 0.5, 0.6 & 0.7 ?

 

With those a more detailed difference can be determined

 

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Identical chart it would seem for the NAVY F5N source F5N NATOPS manual.

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Duckbill nose might help a little compared to conical nose.

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F5N_fanplot_zpstewrnrup.jpg

 

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Comparing the charts seem that those rivals have very similar turning performance in almost all the envelope..U will need very fine and sensitive hand to manage energy.

I guess we will have very "sporty" dogfights over there :thumbup::thumbup:

 

Pity we cant feel the Gs on our bodies, cause from my experience phisical preparation is what often make the difference in those circumstances. :smilewink::joystick:

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Keep in mind that chart is for a very light MiG-21F-13, thus isn't really representitive of the two ton heavier Bis - IIRC the F-13 in the US "havedoughnut" tests only weighed some 5,500 kg.

 

However due to increases in thrust the STR was kept roughly the same through to the Bis, but ofcourse the ITR was obviously noticably lower.

Edited by Hummingbird
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