First sightingsNorthrop F-5 Tiger 2
A 49-year-old Northrop F-5 Tiger 2, N591EM, caught in flight
The observation recorded a ground speed of 525 knots and an altitude of 27,900 feet during a brief glimpse of the flight.
N591EM was caught in flight at 49 years old on September 28, 2026. The aircraft database lists the registration as a Northrop F-5 Tiger 2 built in 1977. The observation lasted 30 seconds, offering a short snapshot of the aircraft airborne.
The recorded ground speed was 525 knots, alongside an altitude reading of 27,900 feet. This flight also introduced the Northrop F-5 Tiger 2 to this collection's retained records, which contained no earlier stories about the type.
Recorded data for N591EM
| Observed | to |
|---|---|
| Event type | Unusual aircraft |
| Recorded source | ADS-B, ICAO address |
| Post date | |
| Last revised |
| Aircraft type | NORTHROP F-5 Tiger 2 |
|---|---|
| Type designator | F5 |
| Tail number (registration) | N591EM |
| ICAO address | A7A18E |
Measurements
Displayed measurements may be rounded.
| Ground speed | 525.4 kn |
|---|---|
| Archived altitude; reference not retained | 27,900 ft |
Record details
Public event ID: 9fe72070-53b4-47.
Record revision: 3.
Evidence version: 816ef0798a3760bb.