F-5 Freedom Fighter vs G.91 Gina

American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts.
Picture of F-5 Freedom Fighter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 30 July 1959
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 1204 units
Average unit price $2 million
Italian light fighter-bomber from the Cold War era, prominently deployed by NATO countries for close air support roles.
Picture of G.91 Gina
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fiat Aeritalia
First flight 9 August 1956
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 770 units
Average unit price $1.6 million
Wing area 17.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.1 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1700 km/h â—‰
Operational range 891 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,789 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,349 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,176 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Wing area 16.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.6 m â—‰
Height 4.0 m â—‰
Length 10.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1075 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,106 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,100 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,268 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Fiat Aeritalia G.91 Gina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or G.91 Gina?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the G.91 Gina's 1,075 km/h, a difference of 625 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or G.91 Gina?
The G.91 Gina has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or G.91 Gina?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the G.91 Gina's 13,106 meters (42,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or G.91 Gina?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the G.91 Gina's 5,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or G.91 Gina?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the G.91 Gina's 10.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or G.91 Gina?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the G.91 Gina at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or G.91 Gina?
The G.91 Gina entered service first in 1959, 6 years before the F-5 Freedom Fighter which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or G.91 Gina?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,204 units compared to 770 units of the G.91 Gina.