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 …

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

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 5, 2024 · Technical specifications and dimensions of the F-5E Tiger II F-5A Freedom Fighter. The F-5 is a supersonic fighter combining low cost, ease of maintenance, and great versatility. More than 2,000 F-5 aircraft have been procured by the USAF for use by allied nations.

Dec 12, 2022 · Northrop F-5E (Tail No. 11419). (U.S. Air Force photo) Northrop won the International Fighter Aircraft (IFA) competition in 1970 to replace the F-5A with a better air-to-air performance than the Soviet MiG-21. The resulting aircraft, initially known as the F-5A-21, was later renamed the F-5E.

Oct 3, 2023 · The F-5E model retained much of the qualities that had made the previous F-5A a global market success. Special attention was applied to improve performance by fitting a pair of General Electric J85-21/21A series engines, each rated for 5,000 thrust output.

Apr 13, 2025 · The F-5E Tiger could hit 1,083 miles per hour with two 5,000-pound thrust General Electric J85-GE-21A after burning turbojets. Its ceiling was nearly 52,000 feet, and the maximum range with drop tanks was 1,543 miles.

Mar 8, 2010 · The F-5E Tiger III is an upgraded model of the F-5E Tiger II and is principally used by the Chilean Air Force for training its pilots. In 2009, the 16 F-5E Tiger III aircraft were replaced with F-16 MLU T5.

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...

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