How much does the F-5 cost?
How much does the F-5 cost?
Northrop F-5
| F-5A/B Freedom Fighter F-5E/F Tiger II | |
|---|---|
| Number built | A/B/C: 847 E/F: 1,399 |
| Unit cost | F-5E: US$2.1 million |
| Developed from | Northrop T-38 Talon |
| Variants | Canadair CF-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration |
Is the F5 a good plane?
The F-5 remains one of the most enduring supersonic fighters made, and one of the most elegant and good looking. It remains (with the Mirage F-1AZ and CZ) one of the most maneuverable fighters of the of its era, and is even more remarkable when you consider how inexpensive it was to build, and operate for its buyers.
How many missiles can the F5 carry?
loads can include four air-to-air missiles, Bullpup air-to-surface missiles, bombs, up to 20 unguided rockets, or external fuel tanks.
How fast is an F 5?
The F-5 is a Mach 1.4, 50,000-foot-altitude air- plane, and most of the USAF Century-series fighters are at least 300 mph faster and can operate above 55,000 feet.
When did the Swiss Air Force buy F-5 Tiger Aircraft?
The Swiss Air Force acquired 66 F-5E single-seater aircraft under the armaments programme in 1975. Northrop Grumman signed a contract with RUAG aviation in May 2010 to provide worldwide sustainment and lifecycle logistics and offer a broad capability to customers of F-5 Tiger aircraft.
What type of aircraft is the Northrop F-5A?
Lightweight low cost fighter aircraft based on Northrop T-38 Talon trainer. The Northrop F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter and the F-5E and F-5F Tiger II are part of a supersonic light fighter family, initially designed in the late 1950s by Northrop Corporation.
How many F-5 planes are in service in Singapore?
Various F-5 versions remain in service with many nations. Singapore has approximately 49 modernized and re-designated F-5S (single-seat) and F-5T (two-seat) aircraft.
When did the F-5A stealth fighter enter service?
The F-5A entered service in the early 1960s. During the Cold War, over 800 were produced through 1972 for U.S. allies. Though at the time the United States Air Force (USAF) did not have a need for a light fighter, it did procure approximately 1,200 Northrop T-38 Talon trainer aircraft, which was based on Northrop’s N-156 fighter design.
