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The F-5 was developed in conjunction with the T-38 Talon trainer as a private venture of the Northrop company. The U.S. Government selected it in 1962 for production as an export fighter for countries participating in the Military Assistance Program. The F-5 was built in two main versions; the F-5A was a single seat fighter while the F-5B was a two-seat trainer that was also capable of combat operations. The F-5 first flew in 1959 and was used by the U.S. Air Force to train foreign pilots starting in 1964. A total of 18 countries flew the F-5 and they were also license built in Canada and Spain.
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| Wingspan |
25 ft 3 in |
| Length |
46 ft 4 in |
| Height |
13 ft 1 in |
| Weight |
20,677 lbs (loaded) |
| Maximum Speed |
885 mph |
| Service Ceiling |
52,000 ft |
| Engines |
2 General Electric J85-GE-13 turbojets 4,080 lbs thrust |
| Crew |
2 |
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