| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 10-620 |
| 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): | KE1043 |
| Operator Titles: | South Korea - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | 대한민국 |
| Unit Markings: | 18 FW / 112 FS |
| Location | |
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| 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: | 757556 |
| Photo Comment |
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FMS serial 81-0620, 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 The type is withdrawn from service at Gangneung by fall 2024 and facing full retirement in the RoKAF in 2025.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. It was added on 10 December 2024, and has since been viewed 1074 times. |