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The legacy of the Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter is indisputable, but it all began with a few prototypes. Read more about 59-4988 and its role in bringing about a fighter that has stood the test of time. Get your  N-156F/YF-5A PlaneTags today.

The F-5 Freedom Fighter is a lightweight, single seat multi role aircraft, built around two high thrust GE J85 turbojet engines. It was designed from the ground up for high performance, durability, enhanced maneuverability, easy maintenance, and at a low cost. Development began in the 1950’s with a Navy requirement for a new fighter, designated N-156, to serve smaller escort carriers. Although the Navy withdrew its requirement, Northrop continued to develop this aircraft privately.  Later, after Congress enacted the Military Assistance Program to provide low cost fighters to less developed nations, interest in the N-156F was renewed. Only two N-156F prototypes were produced by Northrop, 59-4987/8, with a third, 59-4989 being built as a YF-5A. 

OUR PLANE'S STORY

N-156F F-5-# 59-4988

Characteristics:

• Manufacturer: Northrop Corporation
• Serial #: 59-4988
• Crew: 1
• Wing Span: 25 ft 10 in
• Length: 47 ft 2 in
  
• Height: 13 ft 6 in
  

Performance:

• Range: 1,100 nm
• Cruise Speed: 575 kts
• Ceiling: 50,700 ft
• Empty weight: 9,583 lb
• Max Takeoff: 19,860 lb
• Rate of Climb: 23,600 ft / min
• Engine: Two General Electric J85-5 turbojet engines

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PlaneTags are: 

• Authentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. 
• Unique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. 
• Collectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. 
  
• Versatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.

*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully

PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.