the canadair cf-5 (officially designated the cf-116 freedom fighter) is the canadair licensed-built version of the american northrop f-5 freedom fighter aircraft primarily for the canadian forces (as the cf-5) and the royal netherlands air force (as the nf-5). the cf-5 was upgraded periodically throughout its service career in canada. the canadian forces retired the type in 1995, although cf-5s continue to be used by other countries.Print Ready: No