Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-38A | Fixed wing multi engine | 30 | 30 | 1963-1974 |
| F-5E | Fixed wing multi engine | 26 | 26 | 1973-1978 |
| F 5F | Fixed wing multi engine | 9 | 9 | 1975-1979 |
| C-125 | Fixed wing multi engine | 6 | 0 | ?-? |
| F-5B | Fixed wing multi engine | 4 | 4 | 1966-1968 |
| F-5A | Fixed wing multi engine | 2 | 2 | 1967-1968 |
| NF-5B | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | 1969-1969 |
| DELTA 1D | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1934-1934 |
| P-61 | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| AT-38B | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
Northrop aircraft in the FAA registry
Northrop Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturer from its formation in 1939 until its 1994 merger with Grumman to form Northrop Grumman. The company is known for its development of the flying wing design, most successfully the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
Data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry, current as of October 16, 2026, lists 80 aircraft under the manufacturer name "NORTHROP". These registrations cover 10 distinct models, with 74 currently holding valid registrations. The fleet consists primarily of fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft, with 79 units recorded, alongside one fixed-wing single-engine aircraft. The majority of these aircraft were built between 1934 and 1979, with half of the fleet built in 1969 or earlier.
Engine configurations are dominated by turbojets, accounting for 72 of the registered aircraft. Reciprocating engines make up the remaining eight. In terms of airworthiness, 31 of the aircraft are classified as experimental.
Geographic distribution shows Texas holding the most registrations with 32 aircraft, followed by Nevada with 25, and Florida with 7. The most common model is the T-38A, with 30 aircraft registered. Built between 1963 and 1974, these two-seat jets form a significant portion of the fleet. The F-5E follows with 25 registrations, produced between 1973 and 1978. Other notable models include the F-5F with nine registrations, the C-125 with six, the F-5B with four, and the F-5A with two.
Northrop Models and N-Number Lookup
Each registered Northrop aircraft has a specific N-number record available for lookup. The T-38A and F-5E variants represent the bulk of the active registry, reflecting the company's history in jet trainer and fighter design. Buyers and spotters can verify details for these Northrop models directly through the registry data.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Northrop Corporation.