Northrop F-5 Tiger II

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13 May 2026 · © Old man

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Aircraft

F-5 Tiger II F-5

Aggressor (blue/gray camouflage)

Manufacturer

Northrop

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 66.0

Heat haze makes the jet wavy, and it's shot from far away—closer framing would add detail and impact.

Location

Fort Smith Regional Airport

FSM/KFSM

35.3366, -94.3674

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Fort Smith Regional Airport FSM

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Aviation History

Widely used light supersonic fighter for training and aggressor roles worldwide; notable for reliability and low operating cost.

Fleet Rarity

Becoming rarer in frontline air forces; still in use by some air forces and US aggressor squadrons.

Record Flights

Used for advanced training and adversary roles; no specific world distance/speed records.

Safety & Events

Numerous notable adversary training exercises; no major headline accidents for this role.

Future Outlook

Gradual retirement from active service; some airframes preserved in museums, a few still flying as aggressors.

Specifications

General Electric J85-GE-21

Engine

8.13 m

Wingspan

14.68 m

Length

2,010 km

Range

1,173 km/h

Speed

1 (pilot); combat/training

Capacity

11,187 kg

MTOW

4.06 m

Height

2 × 22.2 kN (2 × 5,000 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Approx. 120 dB (no ICAO civil standard rating)

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