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Chengdu J-7 and Northrop F-5

Chengdu J-7 Northrop F-5
Name: Chengdu J-7 Northrop F-5
Type: Fighter aircraft Light fighter
Origin: China USA
Produced: 1965–2013 1959–1987
Unit cost: - -
Full description: Description, operators Description, operators

Specifications

Range: 2,200 km 1,405 km
Max speed: Mach 2.0 (2,200 km/h) Mach 1.6 (1,060 mph, 1,700 km/h)
Service ceiling: 17,500 m 15,800 m
Weight empty: 5.3 t 4.4 t
Weight max: 9.1 t 11.2 t
Crew: 1 1

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Dimensions

Length: 14.885 m 14.45 m
Width: 8.32 m 8.13 m
Height: 4.11 m 4.08 m

Images

Chengdu J-7
Chengdu J-7
Author: "Chengdu F-7 Pakistani Air Force (cropped)" by U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller - http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imagery.html#guid=442afdc6435b2883874f8a1469f57f1a9fdd0f4b. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chengdu_F-7_Pakistani_Air_Force_(cropped).jpg#/media/File:Chengdu_F-7_Pakistani_Air_Force_(cropped).jpg License
Northrop F-5
Northrop F-5
Author: "Northrop F-5E (Tail No. 01557) 061006-F-1234S-073". Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Northrop_F-5E_(Tail_No._01557)_061006-F-1234S-073.jpg#/media/File:Northrop_F-5E_(Tail_No._01557)_061006-F-1234S-073.jpg License