Canadair NF-5A (CL-226) Aircraft Data
The CF-5A/D, CF-116 in Canadian service, is a license built version of the Northrup F-5A/B 'Freedom Fighter'. Canadair built 89 single-seat CF-5A's and 46 two-seat CF-5D's before production ended in 1971. All versions of the CF-5 are capable of being refueled in-flight, though equipment may not be always fitted.
- Country of Origin: Canada
- First Flight: 7/1/1959
- Initial Service Date: 12/19/1968
- No. Built: 135
- No. In Service: 60 (approx.)
- No. of Hardpoints: 5
- Crew: 1
Power:
2× license-built GE J85-15 afterburning turbojets at 4,300 lbf
Weapons:
The CF-5's weapons capability is basic when compared to modern warplanes. Two 20mm M39A2 cannons, mounted in the nose with 280 rounds per gun. CF-5's did not have the characteristic wing-tip missile rails for the AIM-9 'Sidewinder' AAM, tip-tanks were carried instead. 2 x rocket pods of the CRV-7, LAU-10, or MATRA type could be carried on under-wing hard points. AGM-65 Maverick, Mark 80 unguided bombs, CBU-series bombs and M129 leaflet dispensers could also be carried along with drop-tanks.
Dimensions:
| Length: | 47 ft. 2 in. |
| Wing Span: | 25 ft. 10 in. |
| Wing Area: | 186 sq.ft |
| Height: | 13 ft. 2 in. |
| Empty Weight: | 8,681 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 20,390 lbs |
| Max. Ordnance Load: | 7,000 lbs |
| Max. Payload: | 7,000 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 978 mph |
| Cruise Speed: | 518 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 41,000 ft. |
| Normal Range: | 760 nm |
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