Aircraft model NF-5A FREEDOM FIGHTER II (EUROPE EDITION) NL+N
Product Features: - Include Decals designed by Crossdelta Decals - Include Decals printed by Cartograf S.r.l., Italy - Include Photo Etched part Markings options: - Netherland Air Force NF-5A 315 Squardron 1979 - Netherland Air Force NF-5A 315 Squardron 1985 - Royal Norweygian Air Force F-5A 336 Squadron, “Flying Jokers” - Royal Norweygian Air Force F-5A 334 Squadron, 1969 - Spanish Air Force SF-5A Squadron, Moron, Spain, 1976 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.
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 cost 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 U.S.
allies.
In 1986 nine aircraft were acquired by Norway, and in 1991 another ten (NF-5A/B) by the Netherlands.
During the period 1967-1968 the type was used by the third Greek aerobatic flight, “New Greek Flame”.
The F/NF-5A were withdrawn in 2001.
Single-seat fighter version of the F-5A for the (SF-5A) Spanish Air Force, built under license in Spain by CASA.
Scale : 1:48
The 1:48 scale is the queen size scale for model planes.
Military models are also available in this scale.
A model that is 1:48 scale is 48 times smaller than the real object.
For example, a model airplane in the 1:48 scale measures 13 inches / 31.25 cm long if the real object is 15 m (1500 cm).
Type of product : Airplane model kit
To build a plastic model airplane, you'll need a few things :
- a cutter or cutting pliers
- and model glue.
You can also paint the model with brushes(acrylic or enamel).
The model consists of different parts to cut and assemble.
Construction time will vary depending on the number of parts.
An instruction manual is provided for you inside the box.
Paint and glue : To be bought separately
The tools, paints and glue are not provided.
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Reference : 5348110
Other tags : - 534811
Airplane model kit - to be assembled and painted - Paint and glue to be bought separately
Scale : 1:48 -
Box size : 39 cm x 4 cm x 26 cm