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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.
CF-5 badge worn by Canadian Forces aircrew and ground crew in the mid-1970s. Initially 433 Squadron and 434 Squadron were the only two squadrons to operate the CF-5. It was intended that three squadrons would fly the aircraft, but due to budgetary restrictions, the excess aircraft were put into storage in CFB North Bay and CFB Trenton, some later being sold to other countries. 434 Squadron was ...
The Northrop F-20 Tigershark (initially F-5G) is a prototype light fighter, designed and built by Northrop.Its development began in 1975 as a further evolution of Northrop's F-5E Tiger II, featuring a new engine that greatly improved overall performance, and a modern avionics suite including a powerful and flexible radar.
Tiger fighter jets first came out in 1964, with the last aircraft made in 1989, according to manufacturer Northrop Grumman. You’ve probably seen a single seat, twin-engine F-5N Tiger II if you ...
VFA-204 also maintained the capability to mobilize to provide the Fleet with an additional combat ready F/A-18 Hornet squadron, should the need arise. To this end, the squadron routinely trained to the latest Strike Fighter mission employment tactics and occasionally conducts aircraft carrier landing qualifications.
The Shenyang J-5 (Chinese: 歼-5) (NATO reporting name Fresco [2]) is a Chinese-built single-seat jet interceptor and fighter aircraft derived from the Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17. [1] The J-5 was exported as the F-5 [3] and was originally designated Dongfeng-101 (East Wind-101) and also Type 56 before being designated J-5 in 1964. [1]
Caproni Trento F-5, a jet aircraft of the 1950s; Caproni Vizzola F.5, an Italian fighter aircraft of 1939; Felixstowe F.5, a 1918 British flying boat; Fokker F.V, a 1922 Dutch aircraft; Northrop F-5, a jet light fighter; F-5 Lightning, a photo-reconnaissance version of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning; Shenyang F-5, a version of the Chinese Shenyang ...
The Kenya Air Force was formed on 1 June 1964, soon after independence, with the assistance of the United Kingdom. [7] [8]Former aircraft in service included de Havilland Canada Chipmunks and Beavers (since 1974), six Hawker Hunters (bought from RAF, in operation from 1974–79), six BAC Strikemaster fighters (in operation from 1971), and 12 BAE Systems Hawks delivered in 1980.