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F-5 Freedom Fighter vs Kfir

Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5 Freedom Fighter
IAI Kfir combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Kfir
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Specifications
F-5 Freedom Fighter Kfir
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop IAI
First flight 30 July 1959 4 June 1973
Year introduced 1965 1974
Number produced 1204 units 220 units
Average unit price $2 million $20 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 8.2 m
Height 4.1 m 4.6 m
Length 14.5 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2440 km/h
Operational range 891 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 16,200 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 7,285 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 5,393 kgf
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Overview

The F-5 Freedom Fighter and the Kfir are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and IAI respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-5 Freedom Fighter vs 2,440 km/h for the Kfir. The F-5 Freedom Fighter has an operational range of 891 km vs 1,000 km for the Kfir. The Kfir operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 15,789 m for the F-5 Freedom Fighter.

The F-5 Freedom Fighter has been produced in 1,204 units vs 220 for the Kfir. Unit cost is $2M for the F-5 Freedom Fighter vs $20M for the Kfir. The F-5 Freedom Fighter first flew 14 years before the Kfir (1959 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Kfir?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 740 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Kfir?
The Kfir has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Kfir?
The Kfir is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Kfir?
The Kfir is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Kfir?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter entered service first in 1965, 9 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or Kfir?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,204 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.