Hello,

Up until now, I thought that all F-5Es had the so called "shark nose" as seen on the Swiss F-5's. Now I am not so sure. I have seen some USAF and USN Aggressor F-5Es that were referred to as having the "shark nose" modification (we bought these specific planes from Switzerland).

Does anyone have insight into this F-5E with and without the shark nose and how to recognize the difference?

Thanks in advance,