The Chilean and Singaporean air forces are on the brink of acquiring the Rafael Python 4 infra-red dogfight missile, with some indications that missile deliveries may have already begun. The image above appears to show a modified Northrop F-5 carrying four Python 4 missiles. The aircraft strongly resembles the Chilean air force's Israeli-modified aircraft. Chile and Singapore already operate with the Python 3 missile. Singaporean air force F-5s may also have received the pylon modifications necessary to carry the Python 4. In the latter's case, the missile is also likely to be carried by its Lockheed Martin F-16s.
Source: Flight International
