Eduard 1/48 Freedom Tiger F-5E Tiger II Limited Edition # 11182
The Limited edition of the kit of the US supersonic light fighter Northrop F-5E in 1/48 scale.
- Plastic parts: AFV Club
- Marking options: 8
- Decals: Eduard
- PE parts: yes, pre-painted
- Painting mask: yes
- Resin parts: yes, wheels, RWR antennae
- 73-00878, 63rd Tactical Wing, RVNAF, Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, 1974
- 73-00878, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 2023 renovation at The Aviation Museum Kbely, Prague, Czech Republic
- VFC-13 "Fighting Saints", US Navy, NAS Fallon, Nevada, USA, 1998
- Maj. Lenny Bucko, NSFTIP, US Marines, MCAS Miramar, California, USA, 1983
- 57th Fighter Weapons Wing, 65th Fighter Weapons Squadron, US Air Force, Nellis AFB, USA, 1981
- VFA-127 "Royal Blues", US Navy, NAS Fallon, Nevada, USA, 1993
- 425th Squadron, 58th TFTW, Luke AFB, US Air Force, Arizona, USA, late 70s
- 1º/14º GAV "Esquadrao Pampa", FAB, Canoas AB, Brazil, 2005
- 211 Squadron, Wing 21, Royal Thai Air Force, Ubon AB, Thailand, late 90s
The F-5E Tiger II, developed by Northrop Corporation, is a highly maneuverable and versatile supersonic fighter aircraft renowned for its agility and cost-effectiveness.
First introduced in the early 1970s, the F-5E served as a primary fighter for various air forces worldwide and remains in service with several nations to this day.
With its sleek design and dual engines, the F-5E is capable of reaching speeds exceeding Mach 1 and boasts impressive combat capabilities, including air-to-air and ground attack missions.
Its simplicity in design and maintenance, coupled with its affordability, has made it a popular choice for nations seeking reliable fighter aircraft without breaking the bank.
The F-5E Tiger II continues to be a symbol of reliability, agility, and cost-efficiency in the realm of modern aerial warfare.