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Northrop F-5 and General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

Northrop F-5 General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Name: Northrop F-5 General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Type: Light fighter Multirole fighter, air superiority fighter
Origin: USA USA
Produced: 1959–1987 1973
Unit cost: - 18.8 million $
Full description: Description, operators Description, operators

Specifications

Range: 1,405 km 4,220 km
Max speed: Mach 1.6 (1,060 mph, 1,700 km/h) Mach 1.2 (915 mph, 1,470 km/h)
Service ceiling: 15,800 m 15,240 m
Weight empty: 4.4 t 8.57 t
Weight max: 11.2 t 19.2 t
Crew: 1 1

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Dimensions

Length: 14.45 m 15.06 m
Width: 8.13 m 9.96 m
Height: 4.08 m 4.88 m

Images

Northrop F-5
Northrop F-5
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General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
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