An advanced development of the Northrop [[F-5 Freedom Fighter]] Tiger II [[jet]] fighter that began in 1975 and first flew in 1982. The [b]Northrop F-20 "Tigershark"[/b] had small leading edge root extensions, a flattened nose, and a single F404 "turbofan":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbofan. 

Despite proving to be a very capable multirole light combat aircraft during trials, only a few prototypes were developed and the jet was never mass produced. The project was finally cancelled in 1986.

h4. See also

* [[List of airplanes]]

h4. External links

* Wikipedia: "Northrop F-20 Tigershark":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_F-20_Tigershark
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