Pretty proud of this one, without using to much parts I think I made a pretty cool replica, hope you'll enjoy it ! :D
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.
Specifications
Spotlights
- ChiChiWerx 4.4 years ago
- BlackhattAircraft 4.4 years ago
- IGNikolaev 4.4 years ago
- JohnnyBoythePilot 4.4 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 32.8ft (10.0m)
- Length 55.6ft (16.9m)
- Height 16.3ft (5.0m)
- Empty Weight 33,480lbs (15,186kg)
- Loaded Weight 42,148lbs (19,118kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.599
- Wing Loading 133.2lbs/ft2 (650.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 316.5ft2 (29.4m2)
- Drag Points 7651
Parts
- Number of Parts 219
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 831
ChiChiWerx #7355
@ChiChiWerx do you have a discord ? so I don't send it here
@ollielebananiaCFSP sure, why not?
@ChiChiWerx remember me ? long time no see, I made a F-5 again, 3 years later. Wanna test fly it ?
@rexzion bro we were fighting in this comment section lol. almost two years ago
hehe
@KnightOfRen shhhhhh I will when I have time
@KnightOfRen bruh this one is sh*t, it flys like a brick if I remember right :((
it appears @asteroidbook345 has still not made my swiss F-5, heres a good one
@KnightOfRen ohwwww, well thanks :)
@ollielebananiaCFSP
I forgot to give rewards :D
@KnightOfRen oh yeah true, I though this challenge was already over
@ollielebananiaCFSP
MiG-31.........it just wasn't a successor
@KnightOfRen did I entry this challenge ?
@ollielebananiaCFSP
4th generation challenge
@KnightOfRen glad to see that I'm not blocked anymore but what challenge are you talking about ?
Looks great. Just giving out the last challenge awards. ;)
@RaendyLeBeau thanks man ! I was looking at your work, it's amazing ! By the way, "LeBeau", are you french ?
luv this plane!!! great swiss version ! amazing work!
@rexzion oh well I'm pretty sure that I fly better than my planes
@FuriousDream if It doesn't I'll throw you and see how good your flight characteristics are.
@rexzion I promise that my next plane will have good flight caracteristics ;)
@FuriousDream I realized it was my opinion :/ (rip me) I just wish people put more work into the flight characteristics of what they make
@rexzion and I prefer the look :) like you said it's a personal preferance
@FuriousDream but they fly well, personally I prefer functionality over looks.