F 5e News Today

NASA’s newest X-plane rolled out last week. Though pitched as potentially ushering in an era of supersonic transport its real goal is not commensurate with its cost.

Although the airframe only sees limited service in the U.S. Air Force today, the F-5 has been widely exported throughout the globe.

South Korean F-5E Crashes, Pilot Killed

Air Force pilot dies after F-5E fighter crashes in central Korea

The F-5E “Tiger” is one of U.S. aerospace industry’s largest export successes. Designed as a budget lightweight fighter, the F-5E is still operated by many nations around the world despite the availability of more modern fighters.

The “Tiger” is one of U.S. aerospace industry’s largest export successes.