Keychain made of: N-156F/YF-5A # 59-4988

59-4988 was Northrop's second F-5 prototype, and was outfitted for unimproved field operations, performing trials on grass runways with single and double tires on the front landing gear. The prototypes performed well in the MAP evaluation against other possible fighters, proving the design a success. The F-5 was chosen and production began by both Northrop and other nations under contract. The F-5 family includes the F-5A and B Freedom Fighters, Skoshi Tigers, the Tiger II, and many variants produced by other nations. The F-5 airframe was also the basis for the YF-17 and F/A-18 Hornet. Its modular approach to maintenance and upgrades has extended its life cycle for decades, and the F-5 legacy continues today.

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