F-5 Freedom Fighter vs Kfir

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 Aircrafts
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 30 July 1959
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 1204 units
Average unit price $2 million
Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment.
Picture of Kfir
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer IAI
First flight 4 June 1973
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 220 units
Average unit price $20 million
Wing area 17.3 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 14.5 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,789 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf
3-view profile of F-5 Freedom Fighter
Wing area 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2440 km/h
Operational range 768 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,200 kg
Empty weight 7,285 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,393 kgf
3-view profile of Kfir

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