N-102 Fang | |
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Patent images of the N-102 design | |
Role | Light fighter |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Northrop Corporation |
Status | Project only |
Developed into | Northrop F-5 |
The Northrop N-102 Fang was a fighter aircraft design created by Northrop and proposed to the USAF in 1953.
It was powered by one General Electric J79 engine, though the designers believed two engines would increase the reliability and safety margin. It loosely formed the basis of the F-5 fighter family.