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How much does an F-5 cost?
US$2.1 million
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| F-5A/B Freedom Fighter F-5E/F Tiger II | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | F-5E: US$2.1 million |
| Developed from | Northrop T-38 Talon |
| Variants | Canadair CF-5 Shaped Sonic Boom Demonstration |
| Developed into | Northrop F-20 Tigershark |
Is the T-38 and F-5 the same?
The F-5B and F (which also derive from the N-156) can be distinguished from the T-38 by the wings; the wing of the T-38 meets the fuselage straight and ends square, while the F-5 has leading edge extensions near the wing roots and wingtip launch rails for air-to-air missiles.
What is the difference between T-38 and F-5?
There is no difference between the T-38 and F-5 except that the T-38 is a two seater training version. It is a very very sweet trainer too.
What happened to the F 20 Tigershark?
The F-20 Tigershark program was abandoned in 1986 after three prototypes had been built (two of which crashed after their pilots blacked out due to excessive g-forces) and a fourth partially completed. The F-20 Tigershark (initially F-5G) was a privately financed light fighter, designed and built by Northrop.
Who has the best trained air force?
The United States of America maintains the strongest Air Force in the world by an impressive margin. As of late 2021, the United States Air Force (USAF) is composed of 5217 active aircraft, making it the largest, the most technologically advanced, and the most powerful air fleet in the world.
Is the Northrop F-5E Tiger II lightweight fighter still an important warplane?
The Northrop F-5E Tiger II lightweight fighter still remains an important warplane? The first F-5A Freedom Fighter single-seat light-fighter prototype flew in May 1963 and went on to form the basis of a major warplane family. This plane was a cheaper alternative for full-blown fighters, and was exported to less wealthy US allies.
What is the history of the Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighter?
The Northrop F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter and the F-5E and F-5F Tiger II are part of a supersonic light fighter family, initially designed in the late 1950s by Northrop Corporation. Being smaller and simpler than contemporaries such as the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, the F-5 cost less to both procure and operate,…
Why Northrop Grumman for the F-5?
As the original manufacturer, Northrop Grumman has the expertise in F-5 weapons systems integration and logistics to support the fleet for its projected life.
What kind of avionics does the F-5 Tiger II have?
The avionics equipped in the aircraft include an inertial navigation system (INS), tactical air navigation (TACN) system, global positioning system (GPS), electronic counter measures (ECM), and hand on throttle and stick (HOTAS) system. The F-5 Tiger II was initially equipped with an AN/APQ-153 radar.