INTRODUCTION:

First DLC in DCSP World.
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The Northrop F-5 is a family of supersonic light fighter aircraft initially designed as a privately funded project in the late 1950s by Northrop Corporation. There are two main models, the original F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter variants and the extensively updated F-5E and F-5F Tiger II variants. The design team wrapped a small, highly aerodynamic fighter around two compact and high-thrust General Electric J85 engines, focusing on performance and a low cost of maintenance.

I built this plane is because no one built a precise one on site before, I also want to make it as close to real as possible, or as close as DCS feeling.
Do not fly this plane under 20 FPS or it might not act like how it's been designed.
AI can fly this plane but won't fire any weapons.

HISTORY:

After winning the International Fighter Aircraft Competition, a program aimed at providing effective low-cost fighters to American allies, in 1970 Northrop introduced the second-generation F-5E Tiger II in 1972. This upgrade included more powerful engines, larger fuel capacity, greater wing area and improved leading edge extensions for better turn rates, optional air-to-air refueling, and improved avionics including air-to-air radar. Primarily used by American allies, it remains in US service to support training exercises.

WIKI:

HERE

FEATURES:

• Semi-realistic cockpit and functionality (90% done, some are modified to match SP mechanism)
• Fully Fly-by-wire, can turn off Dampers then it will switch back to direct input
• No autopilot needed, the plane fly straight itself just like real one
• Realistic thrust power, weight, fuel, turn rate, speed, size, ammunition,...,etc
• No need to control flaps, they are scheduled automatically

ACTIVATION GROUP:

AG1 - Tail Hook
AG2 - Drag chute
AG3 - Aileron limiter
AG4 - Airbrake
AG5 - Eject
AG6 - Mirror
AG7 - Canopy
AG8 - N/A
VTOL - N/A
TRIM - Pitch Trim

COCKPIT FEATURE DEMOSTRATIONS:

[Cockpit Functions Demo]
[Engine Start Procedure]
[Takeoff Procedure]
[TACAN Demo]
[Carrier Landing]
[Vs Wasp Dogfight]

INSTRUCTIONS:

Engine start up flow

HUD

Front Panel

Side Panels

Radar and RWR

Full instructions

DCS F-5E-3 Manual

Before start checklist

Battery...............On  (Up)
Left Generator........On  (Up)
Left Boost Pump.......On  (Up)
Left Fuel Shut off....Off (Up)
Left Engine Start.....Press
WHEN LEFT ENGINE IS FULLY RUNNING (RPM STAY AT 20% WITH NO THROTTLE)
Right Generator.......On  (Up)
Right Boost Pump......On  (Up)
Right Fuel Shut off...Off (Up)
Right Engine Start....Press
WHEN RIGHT ENGINE IS FULLY RUNNING (RPM STAY AT 20% WITH NO THROTTLE)

T.O. checklist

Speed Brake...........Off
L/R Generator.........On
Battery...............On
Nose gear strut hike..On
Trim..................0%
Rudder trim...........0% (Middle)
Hook..................Up
Fuel..................Check
Canopy................Closed
Pitch damper..........On
Yaw damper............On
Taxi Light............On (Up)

Landing checklist

Trim..................0%
Rudder trim...........0% (Middle)
Taxi Light............On (Up)
Hook..................Up (for Carrier landing: Down)
Landing Gear..........Down
Pitch damper..........On
Yaw damper............On

LOADOUT:

M39A2 x 2 (560 rounds)

The M39 cannon is a 20 mm caliber single-barreled revolver cannon developed for the United States Air Force in the late 1940s. It was used on a number of fighter aircraft from the early 1950s through the 1980s.

AIM-9P5 x 2 (Station 1/7)

The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a short-range air-to-air missile, P5 is the exported model derivated from L model

LAU-3 Hydra HE x 19 x 2 (Station 2/6)

The Hydra 70 rocket is a 2.75-inch (70 mm) diameter fin-stabilized unguided rocket used primarily in the air-to-ground role.

Mk-82 x 6 (Station 3/5 with TER)

The Mark 82 (Mk-82) is an unguided, low-drag general-purpose bomb, part of the United States Mark 80 series.

TK-275 x 1 (Station 4)

Fuel Tank with 275 gal, provide around 30% extra fuel in total.

GALLERY:

Credit:

Special thanks to:
Maps and some photos by Kennneth
>> Edwards-Air-Force-Base-California
>> Wright Island 2
Suggestion and supports: ollielebananiaCFSP
Plane information: Kazline