Northrop F-5

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/northrop-f-5

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1. What is the aircraft family?Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter (F-5A/B) and Tiger II (F-5E/F)
2. What is the development origin?Privately funded project by Northrop Corporation, late 1950s
3. What makes the Northrop F-5 a "speedy jet"?The F-5 is small and very aerodynamic, and it uses two powerful GE J85 engines that let it fly fast and turn quickly.
4. Why did the F-5 cost less than other fighters like the F-4 Phantom II?Its design is simple, with only two small engines and fewer parts, so it is cheaper to buy and easier to keep running.

Supersonic: Exceeding the speed of sound, approximately Mach 1 or 767 miles per hour at sea level.
Aerodynamic Efficiency: The degree to which an object's shape minimizes drag and maximizes speed and maneuverability in air.
Acquisition Cost: The initial price paid to purchase or build an aircraft or piece of equipment.
Operating Cost: The ongoing expenses associated with maintaining and flying an aircraft, including fuel, maintenance, and personnel.