The F-20 Tigershark: The “Stealthy” 1980s Fighter That Almost Killed the F-16

The F-20 Tigershark: The “Stealthy” 1980s Fighter That Almost Killed the F-16

Summary and Key Points: A masterclass in agile fighter design, the F-20 Tigershark was Northrop’s Mach 2 gamble that the world’s allies wanted a high-tech, low-cost interceptor. -Developed as a private venture, the Tigershark featured a digital cockpit and a unique “shark nose” profile that provided low-observable benefits long before stealth became a requirement. -However, […] The post The F-20 Tigershark: The “Stealthy” 1980s Fighter That Almo…