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Northrop F-5E Tiger II

1,369 Aeralis  2.4 years ago

Overview
The Northrop F-5 is a family of supersonic light fighter aircraft initially designed as a privately funded project in the late 1950s by Northrop Corporation. There are two main models, the original F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter variants and the extensively updated F-5E and F-5F Tiger II variants. The design team wrapped a small, highly aerodynamic fighter around two compact and high-thrust General Electric J85 engines, focusing on performance and a low cost of maintenance. Smaller and simpler than contemporaries such as the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, the F-5 cost less to procure and operate, making it a popular export aircraft. Though primarily designed for a day air superiority role, the aircraft is also a capable ground-attack platform. The F-5A entered service in the early 1960s. During the Cold War, over 800 were produced through 1972 for U.S. allies. Though at the time the United States Air Force (USAF) did not have a need for a light fighter, it did procure approximately 1,200 Northrop T-38 Talon trainer aircraft, which was based on Northrop's N-156 fighter design.

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Functions:
1: Afterburner
2: hook
8: Lights

Enjoy.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 36.7ft (11.2m)
  • Length 48.8ft (14.9m)
  • Height 15.3ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 6,669lbs (3,025kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,404lbs (5,626kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.17
  • Wing Loading 36.4lbs/ft2 (177.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 340.7ft2 (31.7m2)
  • Drag Points 1630

Parts

  • Number of Parts 95
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 566
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    1,369 Aeralis

    Thanks for the upvotes and spotlights, I deeply appreciate it.

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    1,369 Aeralis

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    All tags were requested.

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    1,369 Aeralis

    @SimplePilot28465 thanks! I'm making more replicas soon, I'm gonna make a fictional now.

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    Looks very neat, great job!

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    29.5k Sakorsky

    @Aeralis we don't talk about that

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    1,369 Aeralis

    @Sakorsky not the fastest in the racing arena :troll:

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    @AuroraFlower thanks.

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    1,616 AuroraFlower

    Woahhhh that looks so cool!!!

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    29.5k Sakorsky

    Fastest upvote.

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