F-5C Freedom Fighter?

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Hi All,

I am looking for information on the F-5C Freedom Fighter, in particular the Skoshi Tiger program.

I have got as far as the Refuelling Probe being on the opposite side but did the F-5C have the engine doors?

Any info or photos would be greatly appreciated!

Many thanks

Steve

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By engine doors, do you mean the louvre type auxillary inlets on the rear fuselage as seen on the F-5E/F? Looking at photos, they do not apear to be present on the F-5A/B/C

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If your talking on the bottom of the aircraft, the aft 1/2 is removeable, hard to see with these pictures. 4 bolts torqued at 100 inch lbs, 2 at 350 and 2 more at 750. There are panels for access to the gearbox that drives the generators and hydo pumps.

EDIT: even though this is a T-38, same frame. See the line just before the stabs going toward the rudder, taht is the part removed to get the engines out.

http://clipart-finder.com/clipart/t-38-talon.html

Hope the link works

Kevin

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Thanks Gents,

Regarding the Armour plating, was this a plate added to the outer skin?

What I mean is, would this be seen as a physical plate or look like another panel or even at all?

Cheers

Steve

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I can’t find any good photos to show one way or another. But an educated guess says that any armor will be internal placed to protect critical systems- engines, fuel, and pilot.