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     • 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-5F Tiger II variants.
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   What is a 5th generation fighter jet?

   • The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning, Chengdu J-20, and Sukhoi Su-57 are models of fifth-generation fighters. Lockheed Martin’s F-22 was the first fifth-generation fighter, and the company delivered the last example in May 2012. Several characteristics separate the different generations of fighter jets.

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   Why was the F5 a low cost fighter?

   • Gasich also introduced the concept of "life cycle cost" into fighter design, which provided the foundation for the F-5's low operating cost and long service life. A Northrop design study stated "The application of advanced technology was used to provide maximum force effectiveness at minimum cost.

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   Where did the F-5 Freedom Fighter come from?

   • The Skoshi Tigers, after combat evaluation by the U.S. Air Force (USAF), were passed on to South Vietnam’s air force and fought in the Vietnam War until 1975. The F-5 Freedom Fighter was widely exported to many countries, including Turkey, Greece, Iran, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Norway, Spain, and Canada.

   The 60-Year-Old F-5 Tiger: Still a Killer Combat Aircraft?

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Northrop_F-5Northrop F-5 - Wikipedia

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   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-5F Tiger II variants.

   • First flight: F-5A: 30 July 1959, F-5E: 11 August 1972
   • Manufacturer: Northrop Corporation

   • Number built: A/B/C/D: 1,204, E/F: 1,399

5. simpleflying.com › what-exactly-is-a-fifthWhat Exactly Is A Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet? - Simple Flying

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   Dec 5, 2023 · What Exactly Is A Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet? By Rytis Beresnevičius. Published Dec 5, 2023. Becoming a dominant force in the air globally, what are some examples of current-gen fighters? Photo: Michael Fitzsimmons | Shutterstock. Summary. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning, Chengdu J-20, and Sukhoi Su-57 are models of fifth-generation fighters.

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7. webb.northropgrumman.com › what-we-do › airF-5 Tiger Fighter Jet | Northrop Grumman

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   The F-5 is an agile, highly maneuverable, reliable supersonic fighter, combining advanced aerodynamic design, engine performance and low operating costs. More than 2,600 were built by Northrop Grumman and under co-production and licensing agreements with Canada, the Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, Spain and Switzerland.

8. nationalinterest.org › blog › buzzThe 60-Year-Old F-5 Tiger: Still a Killer Combat Aircraft?

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   May 29, 2020 · The F-5 was developed by Northrop as a lightweight supersonic fighter that is both cheap to run and acquire.

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   A fifth-generation fighter is a jet fighter aircraft classification which includes major technologies developed during the first part of the 21st century. As of 2024, these are the most advanced fighters in operation.

   • Status: In service
   • Introduction: 2005 (F-22 Raptor)

   • First flight: 1990 (YF-23)
   • Role: Fighter aircraft

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    Feb 7, 2024 · Military Aviation. Long-Serving Supersonic Light Fighter: The Story Of The Northrop F-5. By Alexander Mitchell. Published Feb 7, 2024. This light fighter was introduced in the 1960s and remains in service today. Photo: National Museum of the United States Air Force. Summary.

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    Northrop Grumman. Country: United States. Manufactured: 1962 to: 1987. ICAO: F5. Price: US$25 million. Performance. Weights. Dimensions. Avionics: Emerson Electric AN/APQ-153/157/159, AN/APG-69. Engine: 2x General Electric J85-GE-21B turbojet. Jet. Power: 5,000 pound-force. Max Cruise Speed: 938 knots. 1,737 Km/h. Approach Speed (Vref): 124 knots.