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 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...

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

Sep 13, 2021 · The F-5F is a dual-seat version, twin-engine, tactical fighter commonly used for training and adversary combat tactics. The aircraft serves in an aggressor-training role with...

The F-5N is a single seat, twin-engine, tactical fighter and attack aircraft providing simulated air-to-air combat training manufactured by Northrop Grumman Corporation. The F-5F is a dual-seat...

Jul 14, 2022 · The Navy’s Specialized and Proven Aircraft program office (PMA-226) F-5N+/F+ Avionics Reconfiguration and Tactical Enhancement/Modernization for Inventory Standardization (ARTEMIS) program...

Sep 24, 2021 · As the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps set about overhauling their in-house red air adversary fleets, the first of three F-5N Tiger II aggressor aircraft set to undergo testing as part of a major upgrade program for the type arrived recently at …

Dec 12, 2022 · The F-5 is a fast, maneuverable, and dependable supersonic fighter that combines an excellent aerodynamic design, engine performance, and low operating costs. Northrop Grumman built over 2,600 under co-production and licensing agreements with Canada, the Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, Spain, and Switzerland.

Feb 7, 2024 · Northrop's F-5, known for its cost-effectiveness and high performance, remains in service with over a dozen operators worldwide. It had an impressive development history, breaking the sound barrier during its first test flight in 1959.

Nov 19, 2019 · US Navy Plans to Upgrade F-5 to keep it a Credible Adversary Aircraft Until 2030. The F-5 in its current state only realistically offers MiG-21 ‘Fishbed’ threat replication and desperately needs to be modernised to offer credible modern-day opposition.