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N653TANorthrop F-5E · 1978

ExperimentalGe J85-21CReno, NV

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N653TA is a 1978 Northrop F-5E. It is a fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft with 1 seat, powered by a Ge J85-21C. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Reno, NV. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 2025. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2017.

48 years old
1 of 25 Northrop F-5E
No NTSB events on record

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2025

FAA record · Jun 2025 · Airworthiness

Special Airworthiness Certificate issued — Experimental

Manufacturer: Northrop. Model F-5E. Serial 78-0794.

2017

FAA record · Aug 2017 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to Tactical Air Support INC. Registrant based in Reno, NV.

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and 10 more registered to the same entity in NV.

Aircraft

ManufacturerNorthrop

ModelF-5E

Year1978

CategoryExperimental

TypeFixed-wing multi-engine

Serial78-0794

EngineGe J85-21C

Seats1

BasedReno, NV

RegistrantTactical Air Support INC

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2017 — present

Tactical Air Support INC · Reno, NV

Jun 2025

Airworthiness certificate issued

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