1968 NORTHROP F-5A

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:3367

Engine 1 Time:2598 HOURS

Engine 2 Time:3239 HOURS

Condition:Used

Additional Classifications

Warbird

Detailed Description

This is a rare chance to own a true classic fighter: An F-5A! N685TC is a beautifully-restored, well-equipped example of Northrop's versatile, lightweight supersonic fighter that's still in use in several nations around the world, and in the USA as a nimble adversary ("aggressor") aircraft.

With a  maximum speed of over 700 Knots, a maximum climb rate of over 30,000 feet per minute, and a ceiling of 51,000 feet, the F-5 is not for the faint of heart. But it is a surprisingly-simple, reliable jet that can be your ticket to the rarified word of the fighter pilot.

Avionics / Equipment

AVIONICS and FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS:
Collins VHF-20A Com 1 & 2
Raytheon ARC-164 UHF Com 3
2 x Collins VIR-31A Nav 1/2
Collins DME-40 DME Transceiver
Collins TDR-90 Transponder
Collins Sperry CPU-4/A Flight Director
Bendix 19005-1A AHARS

Instruments are original analog units with analog standby attitude indicator.

Airframe

AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT and MODIFICATIONS:
2 x 50-gallon Tip Tanks (currently installed)
150-gallon Centerline Drop Tank (not installed)
Wingtip Missile Rails (not installed)
4 x Underwing Hardpoints and Pylons (not installed)
Gaseous Oxygen System

Fuel Capacity: 600 gallons internal
Fuel Endurance: 2 hours

Engines / Mods / Prop

Powerplants: 2
Make: General Electric
Model: J85-GE-13

Interior / Exterior

EXTERIOR:
Paint is glossy medium gray over light gray with US Air Force Tactical Air Command markings, and is in very good condition.

INTERIOR:
The cockpit and instrument panel are original light gray throughout, with black subpanels.

A BA-22 parachute is included, and is in good condition.

The ejection seat system is armed.

The canopy and windscreen are in good condition.