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F-5 Freedom Fighter vs Ajeet

F-5 Freedom Fighter vs Ajeet at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 1,152 km/h, range 3,720 vs 172 km, max takeoff weight 11,187 vs 4,173 kg, built 1,204 vs 89 units.

Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5 Freedom FighterFull specs
HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 AjeetFull specs
Specifications
F-5 Freedom Fighter Ajeet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop HAL
First flight 30 July 1959 6 March 1975
Year introduced 1965 1977
Number produced 1204 units 89 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 17.3 m² 12.7 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 6.7 m
Height 4.1 m 2.5 m
Length 14.5 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1152 km/h
Operational range 3,720 km 172 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 13,720 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 2,307 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,268 kgf 1 x 20 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Ajeet?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Ajeet's 1,152 km/h, a difference of 548 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Ajeet?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a longer range at 3,720 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Ajeet?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the Ajeet's 13,720 meters (45,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Ajeet?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the Ajeet's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Ajeet?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Ajeet?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter entered service first in 1965, 12 years before the Ajeet which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Ajeet?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,204 units compared to 89 units of the Ajeet.