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1968 NORTHROP F-5A For Sale in Rockford, Illinois United States
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This is a is a beautifully-restored, well-equipped example of Northrop's versatile, lightweight, supersonic fighter that's still serves in several nations. 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 world of the fighter pilot.
This is a is a beautifully-restored, well-equipped example of Northrop's versatile, lightweight, supersonic fighter that's still serves in several nations. 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 world of the fighter pilot.
Details
- StatusFor Sale
- ConditionUsed
- Year1968
- MakeNORTHROP
- ModelF-5A
- Reg #N685TC
- Serial #1009
- Airframe3367 hrs
- Left Engine87 hrs SMOH
- Right Engine108 hrs SMOH
- Special UseMedium
- LocationRockford, Illinois United States
- External URL
Total Time: #1: 2598.5 Hrs. | #2: 3239.5 Hrs
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
A BA-22 parachute is included, and is in good condition.
The ejection seat system is armed.
Instruments are original analog units with analog standby attitude indicator.
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
The cockpit and instrument panel are original light gray throughout, with black subpanels.
Paint is glossy medium gray over light gray with US Air Force Tactical Air Command markings, and is in very good condition.
The canopy and windscreeen are in good condition.
