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Nellis AFB, Nellis AFB Nevada
Northrop F-5E 'Tiger II' SN: 74-1571

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Description
Notes: International fighter aircraft. Modified F-5A with different engines and updated/simplified avionics (1 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Northrop
  Base model:F-5
  Designation:F-5
  Version:E
  Nickname:Tiger II
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Crew:Pilot
  Serial/Bureau Number:74-1571
  Location:Nellis AFB, Nellis AFB Nevada

Specifications
  Length: 48' 3.75" 14.7 m
  Height:13' 4.5" 4.0 m
  Wingspan: 26' 8" 8.1 m
  Wingarea: 186.0 sq ft 17.2 sq m
  Empty Weight: 9,558 lb 4,334 kg
  Max Weight: 24,664 lb 11,185 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric J85-GE-21 (A/B 5,000Lb)
  Thrust (each): 3,500 lb 1,587 kg

Performance
  Range: 2,314 miles 3,726 km
  Cruise Speed: 645 mph 1,038 km/h 561 kt
  Max Speed: 1,075 mph 1,731 km/h 935 kt
  Climb: 31,600 ft/min 9,631 m/min
  Ceiling: 52,000 ft 15,849 m