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F-5 Tiger
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The F-5 Tiger is a lightweight supersonic fighter aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman corporation in the United States during the late 1950s and early 1960. Originally conceived as an affordable low maintenance tactical fighter, the F-5 embodies elegant simplicity in military aviation design.
The F-5A Freedom Fighter is a lightweight, single-seat supersonic jet developed in the 1960s for air forces needing an affordable, simple fighter. It was optimized for air-to-air and light ground-attack missions, and widely exported due to its low cost and easy maintenance
| Engine type | GE J85 |
| Length | 47.2ft/ 14.4m |
| Height | 13.2ft/ 4.02m |
| Wingspan | 25.3ft/ 7.7m |
| Seats | 1 |
The F-5E Tiger II is a significantly upgraded version with better engines, radar, avionics, and maneuverability. It retained the lightweight, low-cost philosophy but added more combat punch, making it a capable fighter for both air combat and ground attack, especially for allied nations.
| Engine type | GE J85 |
| Length | 47.2ft/ 14.4m |
| Height | 13.2ft/ 4.02m |
| Wingspan | 26.7ft/ 8.13m |
| Seats | 1 |