Northrop F-5
40 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1966 to 1979; half of them date from 1975 or earlier. Nevada has the most (24). 100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the F-5 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Business jets
- Power
- Turbojet, 2 engines
- Common engines
- Ge J85 Ser (17), Ge J85-21C (7), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (3)
- Seats
- 1 (up to 2 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Northrop
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 3, 1993; newest August 30, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 13 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Tactical Air Support INC · Taslo LLC · Jdi Holdings LLC · Comanche Maverick Air LLC · Premier Jets INC · U S Leaseco INC
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Northrop F-5 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
40 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Northrop F-5s?
Nevada, with 24.
Who owns the Northrop F-5?
100% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.