G.91 Gina vs F-5 Freedom Fighter

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 of introduction 1959
Number produced 770 units
Average unit price $1.6 million
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 of introduction 1965
Number produced 1204 units
Average unit price $2 million
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
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—‰
3-view profile of G.91 Gina
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 -- km
Service ceiling 15,789 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,349 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of F-5 Freedom Fighter

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