The Northrop F-5 is a family of supersonic light fighter aircraft initially designed as a privately funded project in the late 1950s by Northrop Corporation. There are two main models: the …

May 19, 2019 · The next main variant was the F-5E Tiger II with 5,000 lbst J85-21 engines, which had many changes, including a re-profiled fuselage, an increase in wingspan, leading edge …

The F-5F is the two-seat version of the F-5E with the same capabilities and upgrade roadmap. General Characteristics Contractor: Northrop Grumman. Propulsion: (2) J85-GE-21C turbojet …

It had more powerful (5,000 lbf) General Electric J85-21 engines, and had a lengthened and enlarged fuselage, accommodating more fuel. Its wings were fitted with enlarged leading edge …

The resultant aircraft, initially known as F-5A-21, subsequently became the F-5E. It had more powerful (5,000 lbf) General Electric J85-21 engines, and had a lengthened and enlarged …

The Northrop F-5 is a twin-engined single-seat light jet fighter aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Northrop Corporation (today Northrop Grumman Corporation). Main …

The design team wrapped a small, highly aerodynamic fighter around two compact and high-thrust General Electric J85 engines, focusing on performance and low cost of maintenance. …

The F-5E was an evolution of the original F-5A/B Freedom Fighter design, incorporating a range of improvements to enhance its combat capabilities. The most significant modification was the …

The F-5 started life as a privately funded light fighter program by Northrop in the 1950s. The design team wrapped a small, highly aerodynamic fighter around two compact and high-thrust …

The General Electric J85 is a small single-shaft turbojet engine. Military versions produce up to 3,500 lb f (16 kN) of thrust dry; afterburning variants can reach up to 5,000 lb f (22 kN).