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Ethiopian Air Force, Ogaden War 1977-1978

 

Specifications (F-5A)
General

Type: Fighter
Crew: 1
First flight: 30 July 1959
Introduction: 1962
Number built: A/B/C: 847
Powerplant
2× General Electric J85-GE-21B turbojets,
15.5 kNeach (22.2 kN each with afterburner)
Dimensions/Masses
Length: 14.45 m | Wingspan: 8.13 m | Height: 4.08 m
Wing area: 17.28 m² | Empty weight: 4349 kg
Max takeoff weight: 11187 kg
Performances
Maximum speed: Mach 1.6 (1700 km/h)
Combat radius: 1405 km | Ferry range: 3700 km
Service ceiling: 15800 m
Armament

Inside: 2× 20 mm (0.787 in) Pontiac M39A2 Revolver gun
Outside: Up to 3200 kg of weapons on 7 external hardpoints

 

 

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