F-20 Tigershark U.S. Marine Corps Whitney R2800 engines) and heavy

Whitney R2800 engines) and heavy armament of four

The first production model flew on May 20

Inspired by the success of the durable Shorts 330

The Warning Star pioneered the concept of Airborne Early Warning and Control

designed as long-range

F-20 Tigershark U.S. Marine Corps Whitney R2800 engines) and heavyNorthrop developed the F 20 Tigershark in response to a U. S. Government call for the private development of a tactical fighter specifically tailored to meet the security needs of allied and friendly nations. The first flight of the Tigershark was made August 30, 1982. The Mach 2 class F 20 Tigershark's basic single seat configuration was formally designated the F 20A. The F 20 combined propulsion, electronics and armament technologies with