Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger II

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28 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

An F-5B that my company built and maintains. She’s quite a head turner.

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Aircraft

F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger II NORTHROP F-5

Glossy maroon paint, custom (not military standard, possibly civilian/private scheme)

N675TC

Registration

Manufacturer

Northrop

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

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Location

Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport

BUR/KBUR

34.2012, -118.3610

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Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport BUR

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Aviation History

Iconic lightweight supersonic jet used globally for advanced training and light attack; famed for cost-effectiveness, reliability, and extensive export to allied nations; used by USAF, USN as aggressor aircraft for DACT training.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare in private/historic ownership (less than 50 privately operated worldwide), but produced in large numbers (over 2,600) for military roles.

Record Flights

No major record flights; famed for international military use and performance in Red Flag and Top Gun exercises.

Safety & Events

Numerous training and operational incidents through global service life, but considered highly safe for its class; featured in multiple airshows.

Future Outlook

Mostly retired from front-line air forces, still flown by some military units and private/aggressor operators; becoming a popular warbird.

Specifications

General Electric J85-GE-21 (typical for F-5E)

Engine

8.13 m

Wingspan

14.68 m

Length

2,530 km

Range

924 km/h (Mach 0.78)

Speed

2 (pilot and instructor/co-pilot in tandem)

Capacity

11,187 kg

MTOW

4.06 m

Height

2 x 22.24 kN (5,000 lbf) each (typical for F-5E)

Thrust

Typically ~126 dB on takeoff (no ICAO civil certification)

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