On May 23, 2018, the first prototype of the Royal Thai Air Force F-5F Super Tiger (F-5ST) was unveiled, and the software and hardware were upgraded by the Israeli Elbit Company. RTAF plans to convert fourteen F-5s to ST
Elbit Systems' "F-5 Super Tigris" update makes F-5E / F Tiger II a powerful fourth-generation tactical fighter, equipped with the most advanced operating functions, such as powerful radar, electronic cockpit, and glass Cockpit, advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities, and Elbit Systems helmet-mounted sight
In August 2017, the Thai government agreed to the F-5 upgrade plan and signed a $96 million contract with Elbit. The contract involves four full upgrades to Tiger
Prior to this, Chile authorized the Israelis to modify 12 F-5Es with EL/M-2032 as early as 1990. These fighters are called F-5 "Tiger-III". All 12 "Tiger-III" were transferred to the Uruguayan Air Force in 2013, and the total price of these fighters was only 80 million US dollars, and the unit price was less than 7 million US dollars. It should be noted that even the cheapest mobile phone "Fierce Dragon" among the third-generation fighters has a unit price of more than 30 million
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