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Northrop F-5 Tiger II
The Northrop F-5 is a small, cheap supersonic fighter that grew out of the T-38 trainer. The National Museum of the US Air Force says the F-5 first flew in July 1959 and that the Air Force bought more than 2,000 for allied nations. In 1970 the Air Force asked for a replacement for the F-5A and B, and Northrop won with an upgraded F-5, the single-seat F-5E and two-seat F-5F, says Pima Air and Space Museum. The Air Force, Navy and Marines have flown them as aggressors. One version is listed, the F-5E.
The variants side by side
| Variant | Range | Seats | Length | First flight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-5E Tiger II | – | – | 48 ft 2 in (14.68 m) | – | In service |