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The Patrouille Suisse is the official aerobatic patrol of the Swiss Air Force . As a prestigious ambassador, the patrol makes aerial demonstrations in Switzerland and abroad.
Amazing Patrouille Suisse Aerobatic Team
The Patrouille Suisse is the official aerobatic patrol of the Swiss Air Force . As a prestigious ambassador, the patrol makes aerial demonstrations in Switzerland and abroad.
Patrouille Suisse "Swiss"
Created on August 22 , 1964for the National Exhibition , the Patrouille Suisse was initially equipped with four Hawker Hunter Mk. 58s. After 30 years of loyalty to this British aircraft, training entered a new aeronautical dimension in 1994 with a faster and more maneuverable successor, the American F-5E Tiger II fighter . The pilots mastered the transition perfectly in 1995. The planes, now decked out in a red and white livery, continue to arouse great enthusiasm from the crowds in Switzerland and abroad. The first season of the F-5 ended in apotheosis with two presentations at the Axalp (de) , on the occasion of the shooting demonstrations. The current formation consists of six aircraft. The Federal Council has announced that the Patrouille Suisse will have to continue its activity on the F/A-18 when the Tiger II
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Team Patrouille Suisse "Swiss AF"
Aerobatic Team Patrouille Suisse.
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Team Indicative Position Name Tiger Zero commanding officer Lt. Col Nils Hämmerli „Jamie“ Tiger Uno Leader C ne Gunnar Jansen „Gandalf“ Tiger Due Right wing C ne Claudius Meier „Mac“ Tiger Tre left wing C ne David Pereira „Pepe“ Tiger Quattro Scavenger C ne Martin Schär „Jaydee“ Tiger Five Second Solo C ne Lukas Nannini „Bigfoot“ Tiger Sexi First Solo C ne Michael Duft „Püpi“ Tiger Sette reserve pilot Tiger Otto Speaker Lt. Col Christian Trottmann „Trotti“ Tiger Nove Speaker C ne Jody Bolomey „Jody“
Demonstration aircraft History
Aircraft of the Patrouille Suisse
F-5E Tiger II : J-3081, J-3083, J-3084, J-3085, J-3086, J-3087 and J-3089
Support aircraft
Pilatus PC-6 : V-622 "Felix" light transport
Photo Gallery
Team Patrouille Suisse "Swiss"
Swiss AF aircraft
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Aircraft In service
Electronic warfare F-5F Tiger II, Pilatus PC-9
Fighter F/A-18C Hornet, F-5E Tiger II
Helicopter Eurocopter Cougar, Super Puma, Eurocopter EC635
Reconnaissance ADS-15 Hermes 900
Trainer Pilatus PC-7, PC-9, PC-21, F/A-18D Hornet, F-5F Tiger II
Patrol Swiss Logo
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Northrop F-5E Tiger II
About
Northrop F-5E Tiger II
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Role Light fighter National origin United States Manufacturer Northrop Corporation
First flight
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First flight - F-5A: 30 July 1959
- F-5E: 11 August 1972
Introduction 1962 Status In service Primary users United States Navy
Produced 1959–1987 Number built - A/B/C/D: 1,204
- E/F: 1,399
General Info
- Crew: 1
- Length: 48 ft 2.25 in (14.6876 m)
- Wingspan: 26 ft 8 in (8.13 m)
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- 27 ft 11.875 in (8.53123 m) missiles
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- Height: 13 ft 4.5 in (4.077 m)
- Wing area: 186 sq ft (17.3 m2)
- Airfoil: NACA 65A004.8
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- Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J85-GE-21 afterburning turbojet engines, 3,500 lbf (16 kN) thrust each dry, 5,000 lbf (22 kN) with afterburner
Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 1.63 (1,741 km/h; 1,082 mph) at (11,000 m)
- Maximum cruise speed: Mach 0.98 (1,050 km/h; 650 mph) at (11,000 m)
- Economical cruise speed: Mach 0.8 (850 km/h; 530 mph) at (11,000 m)
- Stall speed: 124 kn (143 mph, 230 km/h) 50% internal fuel, flaps and wheels extended
- Never exceed speed: 1,310 km/h) IAS
- Range: (554 mi, 891 km) clean