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Northrop F-5 Tiger II History

The Northrop F-5 Tiger II is a lightweight supersonic fighter developed by the Northrop Corporation (USA) in the 1960s. It was designed as an affordable, easy-to-maintain jet for allied nations during the Cold War — a “fighter for the free world.”

The Tiger II is an improved version of the earlier F-5 Freedom Fighter (F-5A/B), which first flew in 1959. The upgraded F-5E Tiger II made its maiden flight on August 11, 1972. It featured more powerful General Electric J85 engines, a larger wing area, improved avionics, and the ability to carry modern missiles like the AIM-9 Sidewinder.

The F-5 was built with simplicity and agility in mind — small, fast, and cheap to operate compared to aircraft like the F-4 Phantom II. It could reach speeds over Mach 1.6, handle tight turns, and operate from short or rough airstrips, making it perfect for smaller air forces.

The United States Air Force mainly used the F-5 as an aggressor aircraft for dissimilar air combat training, mimicking Soviet MiGs at the Top Gun and Red Flag schools. However, it was exported widely under the Military Assistance Program, with more than 30 countries flying it — including Iran, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil.

The Tiger II also saw combat in several conflicts, such as the Vietnam War, the Iran–Iraq War, and various African and Middle Eastern regional wars. Its reliability, low cost, and solid performance made it a long-lived fighter — many upgraded F-5s remain in service today with new radar, cockpit systems, and modern weapons.

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Quick Specs (F-5E Tiger II)
• Manufacturer: Northrop Corporation
• Role: Light supersonic fighter / trainer
• Crew: 1 (F-5E), 2 (F-5F)
• Engine: 2 × General Electric J85-GE-21 turbojets
• Max Speed: Mach 1.6 (~1,700 km/h)
• Range: ~1,400 km
• Armament:
• 2 × 20 mm M39A2 cannons
• Up to 7,000 lb (3,200 kg) of bombs, rockets, or missiles (AIM-9, AGM-65, etc.)

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The F-5 Tiger II became one of the most successful export fighters of the 20th century — simple, agile, and tough. Even 50 years later, upgraded versions like the F-5EM (Brazil) and F-5TH Super Tigris (Thailand) are still flying strong.