- Role: Fighter
- Dimensions: Wingspan 7.70 m , length 14.35 m, height 4.08 m
- Engine: 2 × General Electric J85 turbojet, (5,000 lbf of thrust)
- Armament: 2 X 20mm COLT-BROWNING Μ-39 machine guns, 2 SIDEWINDER air to air missiles, 6200 lb of bomb payload
- Crew: 1
- Number in service: 142
- Country of Manufacture: USA
- Years in service: 1965 – 2001
The first F-5A were obtained by the Hellenic Air Force in 1965. Within the year, 341 Squadron achieved operational capability, followed by 343 Squadron. The initial delivery included 55 airplanes, while 17 RF-5A were delivered in 1970. In 1975, ten aircraft were bought from Iran and ten more from Jordan. In 1986 nine aircraft were acquired by Norway, and in 1991 another ten (NF-5A/B) by the Netherlands. During the period 1967-1968 the type was used by the third Greek aerobatic flight, “New Greek Flame”. The F/NF-5A were withdrawn in 2001.
