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Northrop YF-5A 'Freedom Fighter'

Description
  Manufacturer:Northrop
  Base model:F-5
  Designation:YF-5
  Version:A
  Nickname:Freedom Fighter
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Status:Prototype
  First Flew:1963/05

Specifications
  Length: 47' 2" 14.3 m
  Height:13' 2" 4.0 m
  Wingspan: 25' 10" 7.8 m
  Gross Weight: 20,576 lb 9,331 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric J85
  Thrust (each): 4,080 lb 1,850 kg

Performance
  Range: 1,100 miles 1,771 km
  Cruise Speed: 575 mph 925 km/h 500 kt
  Max Speed: 925 mph 1,489 km/h 804 kt
  Ceiling: 50,700 ft 15,453 m

Known serial numbers
59-4987 / 59-4989

Examples of this type may be found at
MuseumCityState
United States Air Force MuseumWright-PattersonOhio

YF-5A on display

United States Air Force Museum
    


 
 

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