F-5A Freedom Fighter 38381, USAF, 1960s

Product Dimensions: 8.03 x 4.30 x 2.23 in.

Model History and Information: The F-5 was designed as a light, cheap fighter for allied air forces rather than for the United States, but in 1965 the Air Force borrowed twelve F-5A airframes to see what such an aircraft could do in a real war. The evaluation, called Skoshi Tiger, modified them with a refuelling probe, armour around the cockpit and engines and updated avionics, redesignating them F-5C, and sent them to Bien Hoa and Da Nang. They flew more than three thousand sorties before the trial ended in March 1966, and were judged about as capable as the F-100 in the ground attack role, with shorter range. The named serial, unit, date and finish on this model identify the individual historical subject represented: F-5A Freedom Fighter 38381, USAF, 1960s.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:72 scale Hobby Master Air Power Series die-cast model
• Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter, serial 38381
• U.S. Air Force markings, 1960s
• Removable canopy over a detailed cockpit
• Landing gear and gear doors as subassemblies
• Optional underwing ordnance configurations
• Pad-printed markings, presentation stand and die-cast metal with some plastic parts
• 1:72 scale diecast aircraft display model
• Configuration and markings represented: F-5A Freedom Fighter 38381, USAF, 1960s
• Diecast metal construction with plastic detail components
• Panel lines, antennas and surface details represented
• Pad-printed national, unit or aircraft markings
• Collector display subject

Packaging: Full-color printed Hobby Master retail box with internal protective packaging.