There are two main models: the original F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter variants, and the extensively updated F-5E and F-5F Tiger II variants. The design team wrapped a small, highly aerodynamic fighter around two compact and high-thrust General Electric J85 engines, focusing on performance and a low cost of maintenance.

F-5 is an agile, highly maneuverable, reliable supersonic fighter jet, combining advanced aerodynamic design, engine performance and low operating costs.

The F-5N Tiger II is a single seat, twin-engine, tactical fighter and attack aircraft that provides simulated air-to-air combat training. The F-5F is a dual-seat version, twin-engine tactical...

Nov 10, 2022 · The F-5 Tiger is a highly maneuverable supersonic fighter jet produced in the U.S. by Northrop Grumman and used by militaries worldwide. The T-38 Talon, which shares an origin with the F-5, was the most-produced supersonic training aircraft in the world.

Mar 8, 2010 · The F-5 Tiger II, a single-seat twin-engined supersonic fighter aircraft, was developed by Northrop Grumman, US. The aircraft took its maiden flight on 11 August 1972 and entered into service in 1975. It is the upgraded version of the F-5A Freedom fighter aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman in early 1959.

Die Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter und die daraus entwickelte F-5E Tiger II sind seit den 1950er Jahren von Northrop in den Vereinigten Staaten entwickelte und gebaute zweistrahlige Jagdflugzeuge. Sie finden bis heute weltweite Verwendung, unter anderem bei den Kunstflug -Staffeln Patrouille Suisse und Turkish Stars .

Today, this versatile aircraft serves in the air force inventories of 27 countries. It is a lightweight, easy-to-fly, simple-to-maintain, and (relatively) cheap supersonic fighter that was selected...

Oct 11, 2012 · Drawing on the Skoshi Tiger experience, Northrop gave the E/F models a new name, Tiger II. Compared to the A/B models, E/F models were more powerful, had a larger fuselage, could carry more fuel, had better avionics, and had a radar system that could see out 10 miles initially, and later 20 miles.

Mar 5, 2024 · With all these modifications the USAF got their hands on their newest aircraft, the Northrop F-5C Tiger. Notionally, there was also an F-5D, which was the two-seat version, but I don’t know if any of them were actually built. It also explains, if you’ve ever wondered, why the later F-5E was called the Tiger II.

Feb 20, 2011 · Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter and F-5 Tiger II history, specifications, schematics, pictures, and data.