As such, it had only a modest payload of rockets, bombs, and a 20mm cannon. Canadair envisioned overproducing these relatively cheap planes so they could become a net exporter of the CF-5 ...

selected under the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), and the General Dynamics XM915 20mm cannon. The maximum dimensions were to not exceed 40 foot (12 m) for both rotor diameter and ...

Dedicated airborne electronic attack apparatus occupies the space of the 20 mm internal cannon, as well as the wingtip positions. Nine weapons stations are available for ordnance or jamming pods. Key ...