Northrop F-5 F-5E Tiger II US NAVY - USMC 1/72 Scale Plastic Model Kit (Assembly Required) by HobbyBoss
$ 24.99
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THIS IS NOT A TOY.
This is a model kit that requires assembly, (optional) painting and application of decals.
No glue or paints are included with the model.
The color of the plastic parts is light grey.
Water decals are included. There are four options for decals:
- VFC-13 "Fighting Saints", US NAVY
- VMFT-401 "Snipers", USMC
- 1/1 Grupo de Caca. Sta Cruz, Brazilian Air Force
- 19th Sqn. J-3031,Swiss Air Force
Assembly and painting guide in English is included.
Assembled model dimensions:
- Length (Fuselage): 7.75"
- Wingspan (Rotor diameter): 4.5"
Recommended for 15 years and older.
We ship in boxes, never in envelopes or padded envelopes. The box and model will be in new condition and parts will be sealed in a plastic bag.
The Northrop F-5 is a family of supersonic light fighter aircraft initially designed as a privately funded project in the late 1950s by Northrop Corporation. There are two main models: the original F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter variants, and the extensively updated F-5E and F-5F Tiger II variants. The design team wrapped a small, highly aerodynamic fighter around two compact and high-thrust General Electric J85 engines, focusing on performance and a low cost of maintenance. Smaller and simpler than contemporaries such as the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, the F-5 costs less to procure and operate, making it a popular export aircraft. Though primarily designed for a day air superiority role, the aircraft is also a capable ground-attack platform. The F-5A entered service in the early 1960s. During the Cold War, over 800 were produced through 1972 for US allies. Despite the United States Air Force (USAF) not needing a light fighter at the time, it did procure approximately 1,200 Northrop T-38 Talon trainer aircraft, which were based on Northrop's N-156 fighter design.
