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Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter

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The F-5 was an American light fighter developed by the Northrop aircraft corporation. It was first seen as a popular inexpensive export fighter, but as the Vietnam War progressed, it saw service in that war as U.S. fighter doctrine was going through significant changes. It is armed with 2 wing guns and 2 Interceptor missiles.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 18.9ft (5.8m)
  • Length 31.0ft (9.4m)
  • Height 9.6ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 6,087lbs (2,761kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,704lbs (3,948kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.581
  • Wing Loading 38.8lbs/ft2 (189.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 224.4ft2 (20.8m2)
  • Drag Points 1151

Parts

  • Number of Parts 108
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 429