F-5E Tiger II with sidewinders

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The F-5N Tiger II is used by the US Navy and US Marine Corps as an adversary trainer for tactical air combat training. These single-seat fighters, largely acquired from Switzerland, are used to simulate low-to-mid level threats at NAS Key West (VFC-111), NAS Fallon (VFC-13), and MCAS Yuma (VMFT-401). 
 
Key Locations and Units:
NAS Key West, Florida (VFC-111 "Sun Downers"): Operates F-5N and "FrankenTiger" F-5F variants.
NAS Fallon, Nevada (VFC-13 "Saints"): Top Gun training base.
MCAS Yuma, Arizona (VMFT-401 "Snipers"): Marine Corps aggressor squadron. 
 
Contextual Usage:
Role: The F-5N is a modernized version of the F-5E, used specifically for "aggressor" or "adversary" training, simulating the size and agility of enemy aircraft in combat training.
Origin: The U.S. Navy purchased 32 F-5E/F aircraft from the Swiss Air Force, which were refurbished and designated as F-5N/F.
Usage: They provide, low-flight time, high-performance training to prepare pilots for aerial combat.