In August 1997 the ROCAF began to receive their
single-seat RF-5E’s to replace the aging RF-104G.
Seven low-hour F-5E’s were converted by Singapore Aerospace and given the name “Tigergazer”.
To accomplish this, existing radar and one M39 cannon
were removed and the nose
extended 8 inches. Six openings were added for the new cameras and ballast added between the engine
exhausts to balance the additional weight of the new nose.
RF-5E 5501 serial 83-0085 and formerly F-5E
5315 was assigned to 401st TFW, 12th TRS “Tigergazer”
at Hualien Airbase. On July 1, 1998 401st CW relocated to Hualien and Taoyuan Air Base Command was
established at Taoyuan and took control of the 8th TFG. The 4th TRS was activated under
the control of the 8th TFG and took over the RF-5Es at Taoyuan.
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