Aircraft Photo of 10-585 | Northrop KF-5E Jegongho | South Korea - Air Force | AirHistory.net #757557
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:10-585
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger
Aircraft Version:Northrop KF-5E Jegongho
C/n (msn):KE1028
Operator Titles:South Korea - Air Force
Local Operator Name:대한민국
Unit Markings:18 FW / 112 FS
Location
City / Airport:GangneungMap
Country:South Korea
Airport Codes:ICAO: RKNN   IATA: KAG   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:13 June 2024
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 757557
Photo Comment

FMS serial 81-0585, built under license by Hanjin Corp./Korean Air as KF-5E Jegongho. The type is withdrawn from service at Gangneung by fall 2024 and facing full retirement in the RoKAF in 2025. The Korean Tiger II is seen here returning from probably a Quick Reaction Alert mission while heading to runway 08. It is equipped with a centerline fueltank and on the wingtips live AIM-9P Sidewinders.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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