F-5 Freedom Fighter vs F-5E Tiger II

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 30 July 1959
Year of introduction 1965
Number produced 1204 units
Average unit price $2 million
American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm.
Picture of F-5E Tiger II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 11 August 1972
Year of introduction 1976
Number produced 1399 units
Average unit price $3 million
Wing area 17.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.1 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 14.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1700 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 15,789 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,349 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-5 Freedom Fighter
Wing area 17.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.1 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 14.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1700 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 15,789 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,349 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-5E Tiger II

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