F-5A Freedom Fighter
The original single-seat production fighter established the family’s light, economical approach and served with many allied air forces.
Aircraft profile
A fighter built around simplicity
Northrop developed the F-5 as a light, practical supersonic fighter. Its compact size, twin engines, and straightforward design helped it serve with air forces across the globe. The later Tiger II brought a larger wing, more powerful engines, and improved avionics while keeping the family’s unmistakable silhouette.
F-5AFreedom Fighter
F-5ETiger II
F-5FTwo-seat Tiger II
