Canadair CF-5 – Photos & Videos

A Canadair CF-5 (hivatalos nevén CF-116 Freedom Fighter) az amerikai Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter repülőgépek Canadair engedéllyel gyártott változata, elsősorban a kanadai erők (CF-5 néven) és a Holland Királyi Légierő (mint NF-5) számára. A CF-5-öt rendszeresen frissítették kanadai szolgálati karrierje során. A kanadai erők 1995-ben nyugdíjazták a típust, bár a CF-5-ösöket más országok továbbra is használják.

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The Canadair CF-5 was a fighter-bomber aircraft developed by Canadair under license from Northrop. It was based on the F-5 Freedom Fighter, but had several modifications to suit the needs of the Canadian Forces and the Royal Netherlands Air Force, who were the main operators of the CF-5. The CF-5 had a two-position nose landing gear that improved takeoff performance, a midair refueling probe, more powerful engines, and a more advanced navigation system. The CF-5 also had a removable nose that could be replaced with a reconnaissance module with four cameras. The CF-5 first flew in 1968 and entered service later that year. It was used for various roles, such as light attack, strike, reconnaissance, and training. The CF-5 was retired from Canadian service in 1995, but some countries still use it today.