Northrop F-5 - Wikipedia
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 …
Northrop F-5A/B and NF-5A/Β Freedom Fighter - Hellenic Air Force
In 1975, ten aircraft were bought from Iran and ten more from Jordan. In 1986 nine aircraft were acquired by Norway, and in 1991 another ten (NF-5A/B) by the Netherlands. During the period 1967-1968 the type was used by the third Greek aerobatic flight, “New Greek Flame”.
Hellenic Air Force F-5A Volume I - F-5 - F-5 - CombatACE
Jul 16, 2020 · We are proud to present the F-5A HAF Volume I, the first of many to come, focusing on one of the most enduring American military aircraft designs ever produced during the Cold War period. This first Volume depicts the following Hellenic Air Force variants; the HAF F-5A standard, the HAF F-5A with the Martin Baker IRQ-7a ejection seat, and the ...
F-5: The Cheap Fighter That Could Do It All
Nov 19, 2023 · Capable of reaching speeds of Mach 1.63 with a range of 554 miles, the F-5 was an Air Force favorite. The fighter could climb at a rate of around 35,000 feet per minute and could sport two 20mm...
Northrop F-5 | Military Wiki | Fandom
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. Although less complex and advanced than some contemporary aircraft such as the McDonnell Douglas F …
Northrop F-5: The Supersonic Lightweight Fighter That Was More …
Jun 20, 2024 · The Northrop F-5 is a supersonic lightweight fighter aircraft that continues to see service, despite dating back to the Cold War.
NORTHROP F-5 Freedom Fighter | SKYbrary Aviation Safety
Light weight multi role fighter. In service since 1969 (F-5E/F since 1972). Built in several versions: SF-5 licence production by CASA in Spain and RF-5A reconnaissance derived. Improved development F-5E/F and RF-5E Tiger 2 with more powerful engines, wing …
The 60-Year-Old F-5 Tiger: Still a Killer Combat Aircraft?
May 29, 2020 · Its ability to fly fast and low, along with its small size, made it a hard target for anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) to hit, making the plane an excellent choice in the CAS role.
Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter / F-5E Tiger II - Specifications ...
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 versions are the F-5A Freedom Fighter and the F-5E Tiger II …
F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger - GlobalSecurity.org
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...