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United States' Lockheed F-5 Lightning reconnaissance1
Production
The first F-5A flew in September 1942.1
Variants
- F-5A: Based on P-38G.1
- F-5B: Based on P-38J.1
- F-5C: Conversion of P-38J.1
- XF-5D: A F-5A converted to carry a prone observer / cameraman in nose.1
- F-5E-2 and F-5E-3: Conversion of P-38J.1
- F-5E-4: Conversion of P-38L.1
- F-5F: Based on P-38L.1 Longer camera bay.1
- F-5G: Conversion of P-38L.1 Redesigned and longer nose section.1
Usage
The F-5 was used by China, France, and the United States.1
| Lockheed F-5 Lightning1 | |
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| Type | Photographic reconnaissance1 |
| Crew | 11 |
| Engine (Type) | 2: Allison V-17101 |
| Cylinders | V 121 |
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| Propeller blades | 3 each1 |
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Sources:
- Aircraft of WWII, Stewart Wilson, 1998
