One of the 12 F-5As used by the USAF for the Skoshi Tiger evaluation in Vietnam. Modifications made for this trial would have produced the single-seat F-5C and two-seat F-5D, had production been ordered.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - СШАUSA - 1963

The first of the three flying prototypes of the N-156F Freedom Fighters, here seen carrying a 2.000-lb (907-kg) class practice bomb on the centreline pylon and 150-US gal (568-l) drop tanks on the wings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - СШАUSA - 1963

The 150th production F-5A at take-off in 1965. USAF serial numbers were carried but, apart from the Skoshi Tiger aircraft, production was entirely for export.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter - СШАUSA - 1963

From experience with the F-5A, Northrop evolved the F-5E, which has sold in large numbers to many air arms, including both the USAF and US Navy. This example carries the markings of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

For a few specific customers, including the Forca Aerea Brasileira, F-5Es have been produced with small dorsal fin extensions containing the ADF antenna.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

Available for use on the F-5E and F-5G is the new General Electric GEPOD, containing a 30-mm cannon with a firing rate of 2.400 rounds per minute.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

The first two-seat F-5F keeps company with an early production F-5E, both carrying AIM-9 Sidewinders at the wing tips.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972Northrop F-5F - СШАUSA - 1974

The enlarged LEX on the late-production F-5E for the Royal Thai Air Force, this aircraft also having the new “sharknose" profile.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

The full-scale mock-up of the Northrop F-5G Tigershark, the first example of which is to fly this year.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-20 Tigershark - СШАUSA - 1982

The full scale mock-up of the F-5G Tigershark show its major new features, including a single engine, with revised air inlets, a new cooling air intake at the base of the fin, and - as already applied to late-production F-5Es - enlarged leading edge extensions and a flattened, shark­like nose shape.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-20 Tigershark - СШАUSA - 1982

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-20 Tigershark - СШАUSA - 1982

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-20 Tigershark - СШАUSA - 1982

An impression of the Northrop F-5G Tigershark

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-20 Tigershark - СШАUSA - 1982

Northrop F-5G Tigershark

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-20 Tigershark - СШАUSA - 1982

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-20 Tigershark - СШАUSA - 1982

For reconnaissance duty, the RF-5E variant is available, with cameras in a modified nose. This photograph also shows the original LEX shape, compared with the enlarged LEX on the late-production F-5E

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop RF-5A / RF-5E - СШАUSA - 1968