F-5N "Adversary Fighter" Red 117, 761533, VFC-111, 2017 (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.9 x 2.9 in.

Model History and Information: The F-5N is the United States Navy's adversary version of the Northrop Tiger II. Rather than build new airframes, the Navy bought low-hour F-5E and F-5F fighters retired by the Swiss Air Force from 2006 onwards, refurbishing them to F-5N standard with updated avionics. Small, light and hard to see, the Tiger II makes a convincing stand-in for an opposing fighter, and VFC-111 flies it from Naval Air Station Key West against fleet and visiting squadrons. The arrangement proved durable enough that the Navy agreed to buy a further batch of retired Swiss Tigers to keep the type flying.

Model Features & Details:

• This highly detailed diecast model is fully licensed by Northrop Grumman Corporation.
• It contains functional parts designed for realism and display.
• The model is largely handcrafted and only premium materials are used, making the range one of the most valued military finished models by collectors.
• Highly detailed and authentic printings and finishing
• Highly refined and realistic panel lines
• Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
• Optional canopies for open and close positions
• Optional landing gears that allow model to be displayed either in landing mode or flying mode
• Weapons load included based on real plane reference
• Stand included for flying mode

Packaging: Full-color printed paper box with a flap over cover. The model is packed and secured by clear blisters for easy viewing with an insert card at the back.