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Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter
Specification - F-5A

Type: Fighter/Attack aircraft
Crew: 1
Manufacturer: Northrop
Models: See variants
   Maiden flight: July 30, 1959
Service Delivery: 1962
Number built: A/B/C: 836
Powerplant:
 Model: General Electric J85
 Type: Afterburning turbojet
 Number: Two
 Thrust: 4,080 lb each
Dimensions:
 Length: 47 ft. 2 in.
 Wing Span: 51 ft (16 m)
 Wing Area: N/A
 Height: 13 ft. 6 in.

Weights:
 Empty: N/A
 Loaded: 20,576 lbs.
 Max takeoff: N/A

   Performance:
 Maximum speed: 925 mph
 Cruise Speed: 575 mph
 Range: 1,100 miles
 Service ceiling: 50,700 ft.
Armament:
2×20mm Cannon
5,500 lb bombs on external hardpoints
Sources:
Wikipedia: F-5 Freedom Fighter
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