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Northrop F-5E Tiger II
The F-5E is the single-seat Tiger II, the upgraded F-5 that Northrop won the Air Force's 1970 competition with. Two General Electric J85-GE-21 turbojets of 5,000 pounds of thrust each gave it a top speed of 1,080 mph, a service ceiling of 51,800 ft and a range of 1,590 miles, according to Pima Air and Space Museum. Its span is 26 ft 8 in (8.1 m), its length 48 ft 2 in (14.7 m) and its height 13 ft 5 in (4.1 m), at a loaded weight of 24,675 pounds. The Air Force, Navy and Marines have used it as an aggressor.
- Engines
- Two General Electric J85-GE-21 turbojets in the fuselage
- Max takeoff weight
- 24,700 lb (11,193 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 48 ft 2 in (14.68 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26 ft 8 in (8.13 m) |
| Height | 13 ft 5 in (4.09 m) |
| Ceiling | 51,800 ft (15,800 m) |
| Status | In service |
| Type codes | ICAO F5 |
Who flies it
- US Air Force
- US Navy
- US Marine Corps
Service branches, from the services' own fact sheets. No flight data is shown for military aircraft.