I don’t know those modifications, could you give me a brief summary of what they are for?
The IHQ (Improved Handling Qualities) package was an upgrade to standard F-5E frames, either retrofitted or applied during construction of the airframe. The IHQ package consisted of the W6 LERX, a flat tiger-shark style nose, and an automatic flap system. It was designed primarily to fix the F-5E’s poor handling qualities at high AoA maneuvers.
Do you have an example photo where you can specifically see the flat tiger-shark style nose?
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mmm I’m not sure but I think it doesn’t have that modification if we compare it with the nose of the Chilean F-5
They don’t
Not a whole lot of F-5 operators ended up applying that modification
I’m kinda curious, is that a MAW sensor? Seems to have something extra on the tail, by the engine too.
