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 original F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter variants, and the extensively updated F-5E and F …

The Northrop F-5A/B Freedom Fighter and the F-5E/F Tiger II are part of a family of widely used light supersonic fighter aircraft, designed and built by Northrop.

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

Feb 5, 2024 · The F-5E “Tiger II” was a greatly improved version of the earlier F-5A “Freedom Fighter”. Redesigned as a highly maneuverable, lightweight and inexpensive air superiority fighter, the -E featured an air-to-air fire control radar system and a lead computing gunsight.

Redesigned as a highly maneuverable, lightweight and inexpensive air superiority fighter, the E model featured an air-to-air fire control radar system and a lead computing gunsight. More powerful...

Feb 7, 2024 · The fighter offered impressive performance for a tactical fighter of its kind, with a maximum speed of 924 miles per hour and a service ceiling of 50,500 feet. The jet's combat radius was 195 miles, and it was armed with two 0.79-inch M39 cannons plus hardpoints capable of carrying 4,400 lbs of armament, according to the Naval Air Systems Command.

Oct 3, 2023 · The F-5A was powered by a pair of General Electric J85-GE-13 turbojet engines featuring 2,720lbs of standard thrust and 4,080lbs of thrust with afterburning (raw fuel pumped into the engine to produce a short burst of power and, …

Feb 1, 2016 · Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger II section with description, specifications, pictures and videos.

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 …

Dec 23, 2021 · The F-5E “Tiger” is one of U.S. aerospace industry’s largest export successes. Designed as a budget lightweight fighter, the F-5E is still operated by many nations around the world...