FI / Finland
Lisää toivelistalle
| Tuotekoodi: | 1441S |
|---|---|
| Numero: | V489659 |
| Lentokoneen käyttövoima: | Suihkumoottori |
| Valtio: | Alankomaat |
| Tuotemerkki: | Italeri |
During the 1950s, the American Aircraft Company Northrop began
developmental work into a simple and “low cost” fighter that would meet
the needs of several NATO member air forces. The F-5 met the precise
specification, it being a light single-seat fighter, small in size but
extremely manoeuvrable and effective. It was relatively simple and cheap
to produce and was operationally efficient. The initial version
produced by Northrop, designated F-5 A “Freedom Fighter”, was fitted
with two General Electric J85-GE-13 engines and could attain a maximum
speed of 1,700 Km / h. Armed with two 20 mm. guns installed in the nose,
the F-5 was a credible "multi-role" aircraft due to its weapons load
capability, which could offer a wide range of offensive options for both
air defence and ground attack missions. This multi-role aspect of the
aircraft ensured its rapid take-up by many Air Forces.
