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Description
Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-58007-094-2 |
| ISBN-10 | 1-58007-094-2 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Perfect paperback |
| Condition | Like New |
| Author(s) | Frederick A. Johnsen |
| Publisher | Specialty Press Publishers and Wholesalers |
| Number of pages | 104 |
| Published date | 2006 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Collection / Series | Warbird Tech Series Volume 44 |
| Size | 21 x 27,5 x 0,8 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS • AVIATION MILITAIRE |
Description
In the late 1950s, an era when some Cold War allies still flew cast-off World War II propeller-driven bombers and fighters, Northrop seized on the need to deliver modern warplanes with modest maintenance requirements. The shapers of American foreign policy needed an economical way to give allies supersonic performance. The U.S. Air Force and Navy only tangentially used the F-5, but decades of new American fliers honed their skills on the similar T-38 variant.
The F-5 possesses remarkable performance to match its classy good looks. It has served U.S. allies (and a few former allies like Iran) for decades. Many still fly, including F-5Es, F-5Fs, and modified F-5Ns used by the U.S. Navy as aggressor training aircraft. The T-38 carries the sleek lines into the training world. And the powerful single-engine F-20, the ultimate iteration of this Northrop line, brought the basic F-5 premise forward into a new era.
Vintage and modern photos in this WarbirdTech volume depict F-5s, T-38s, and the few F-20s in many guises; technical drawings and detail photos show the inner workings. Declassified documents illuminate the story of USAF F-5s combat-tested in Vietnam. Color photos capture variations in camouflage and markings since 1959. The enduring story of the Northrop F-5 series and the aircraft it spawned is overdue and timely for an audience that increasingly seeks reliable information and photos about Cold War aircraft.
WARBIRDTECH SERIES is a collection of books dedicated to historical military aircraft, particularly those that had a significant impact during World War II and subsequent conflicts. Each volume focuses on a specific aircraft model, providing an in-depth analysis of its technical features, development, and operational use.
The books in this series are distinguished by their combination of detailed illustrations, rare photographs, and technical drawings, allowing aviation enthusiasts and historians to explore the specifics of each aircraft. In addition to technical aspects, the series also examines the historical and military context in which these planes operated, making each book not only informative but also engaging for readers interested in aviation and military history.
The series is particularly appreciated by collectors, modelers, and aviation enthusiasts for its rigorous research and visually appealing presentation.
