Gen IV Tiger Project

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Tiger Century Aircraft applies fully developed technologies to 3rd Generation F-5s to create a highly effective 4th Generation Fighter/Trainer Family for a host of established and emerging mission profiles. These include:

• The TF-5R “Red Tiger”

  • 4th Generation Radar Adversary to provide low-cost support to F-22 and F-35 air combat training

• The TF-5T “Agile Talon”

  • 4th Generation Lead-In Fighter Trainer to bridge the gap between trainers and 5th generation fighters

• The F-5MR4 “Agile Tiger”

  • 4th Generation Light Combat Aircraft for US Allies when F-16s are too much but an AT-6 is not enough

TF-5 “Agile Talon”

Improved Aerodynamics/Flight Controls + Cockpit/Training Systems

TCA’s proprietary modification kit that transforms single-seat F-5 Fighters into dual-seat, high-performance Lead-In Fighter Trainers. After the modification is completed, the aircraft is given a new designation of TF-5 “Agile Talon” and is positioned to be the natural successor to the USAF T-38 “Talon” for the export market.

The TF-5 modification kit consists of four elements:

1. An aerodynamic modification that enhances flying qualities while reducing landing approach speed

2. An avionics modification that provides digital communication/navigation technology and modern controls and displays in the cockpit

3. A paradigm-shifting “virtual weapon system” airborne-embedded simulation technology that supports downloading of training from expensive fighters

4. An escape system modification that increases safety

Improved Aerodynamics/Flight Controls via:

• Lower landing speed & increased maneuverability

• Improved departure resistance & flying qualities

• Increased structural life

Improved Cockpit & Training Systems via:

• Modern Avionics and Man-Machine Interfaces

• Radar removed and replaced with “Virtual Weapon Training System”

• Zero-zero ejection seats

• Increased visibility from rear cockpit

• Removal of M39 Cannon

TF-5R “Red Tiger”

Radar Adversary

The TF-5R “Red Tiger” Radar Adversary features a Multi-Mode Pulse-Doppler AESA Radar and an upgraded cockpit.

Multi-Mode Pulse-Doppler AESA Radar

• Replaces APQ-159 radar in the F-5E/F

• F-20 Shark Nose Radome which allows an “F-16 size” antenna

• Removal of both M39 Cannons

• Addition of TCA’s Radar Cooling System to provide low cost, flight-proven solution to radar cooling issues

Upgraded Cockpit

• Replaces old-technology Radar CRT with modern LCD with the latest Situational Awareness display formats

• Minimum cost solution to meet customer requirements

F-5MR4 “Agile Tiger”

Multi-Role Fighter

The F-5MR4 Agile Tiger is a highly effective multi-role fighter with an advanced, 4th Generation Weapon System centered on a modern, multi-mode, pulse-Doppler radar. It features a supersonic airframe that is highly maneuverable, reliable and with a proven safety record and 20+ years of service life remaining. The aircraft is strongly supported by the US Air Force, is fully developed and certified, and is in daily operational service

Gen IV Weapon System

• Pulse Doppler Radar (MESA or AESA) with large antenna

• F-20 Radome

• Radar Cooling System

• Digital Comm/Nav

• Retain 1 M39 Cannon

Modern Cockpit

• 4th Generation Man-Machine Interfaces

• Heads Up Display with Up Front Controls

• Dual Multi-Function Displays

• Hands On Throttle And Stick controls