In 1965, the Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter was selected, with Canadair producing the CF-5 under license. The CF-5 featured Canadian-built Orenda J85 engines with increased thrust, providing ...

Others, however, like the Canadair CF-116 Freedom Fighter, or the CF-5, have had a less impressive history. The Freedom Fighter was a licensed-built version of the American Northrop F-5 Freedom ...