The Canadair CF-5 Freedom Fighter is a twin engine, supersonic, jet tactical fighter designed for missions in close support of ground troops, interception of enemy aircraft and reconnaissance at high and low altitudes. The CF-5 was first aquired in 1968 as a light strike fighter and a lead in fighter trainer. When the aircraft was first in service it was given the name "Tinkertoy" due to its simple construction. Freedom Fighters are said to have a classic jet fighter profile due to its lawndart shape. Because of the CF-5s clean aerodynamic design. It has a high landing speed it was equipped with a chute which was deployed to slow the aircraft down and is visible in the picture at the bottom of the page. Sadly the CF-5 Freedom Fighter was taken out of service in 1995 after 27 years of service. Even though this site focuses on aircraft in service, I thought that I would include it anyway just because it has only been out of service for three years due to reduced defence spending. The CF-5 has proven to be a safe, easy to fly, tough, aircraft.

The CF-5 is powered by two General Electric Turbojet engines. These engines give it a top speed of mach 1.4.