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F-5A Freedom Fighter (1960s Challenge)

14.1k MetallicBeef6572  4 hours ago

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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. The design team wrapped a small, highly aerodynamic fighter around two compact General Electric J85 engines, focusing on performance and a low cost of maintenance. Smaller and simpler than contemporaries such as the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, the F-5 costs less to procure and operate, making it a popular export aircraft. Though primarily designed for a day air superiority role, the aircraft is also a capable ground-attack platform. The F-5A entered service in the early 1960s. During the Cold War, over 800 were produced through 1972 for US allies. Despite the United States Air Force (USAF) not needing a light fighter at the time, it did procure approximately 1,200 Northrop T-38 Talon trainer aircraft, which were based on Northrop's N-156 fighter design.


Custom livery inspired by early 60s paint jobs


Controls:
AG1- Canopy
AG2- Lights
AG3- Master Arm
AG4- Drag chute
AG5- Eject Pilot (yo clanker ahh flight computer can go with the plane, my boy gonna live)
AG6- Drop Tank
AG7- Jettison Weapons

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 24.7ft (7.5m)
  • Length 46.6ft (14.2m)
  • Height 12.5ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 4,722lbs (2,142kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,799lbs (6,259kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.224
  • Wing Loading 49.7lbs/ft2 (242.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 277.4ft2 (25.8m2)
  • Drag Points 3093

Parts

  • Number of Parts 199
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 934
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    9,498 SPMistatopi

    holy shit it's a MiG 28

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    FREEDOM!!!!!!! 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🛢🛢🛢

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    @GalmTwoPixy Tf is buddy on about

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    @MetallicBeef6572 wait no nvm it was a successor

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    @GalmTwoPixy brother what aircraft? This one?

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    @MetallicBeef6572 the aircraft

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    @GalmTwoPixy Wdym?

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    @MetallicBeef6572 can it be fictional or real
    (yes i WILL build it below 96 parts)

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    12.0k Kav

    I really like its cannon animation!

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    12.0k Kav

    Very beautiful! I love it!

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    F-15 - 10

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    3,623 Hooha12

    This looks awesome! Perhaps I should make an F-5......

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    @Seeras
    Can you make this a successor to this? Thanks

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