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F-5E Swiss Air Force (Switzerland) (Modern)

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/72) (Italeri)

Last Stocked on 8/5/2024

Product Info

Title
F-5E Swiss Air Force (Switzerland) (Modern)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2018
Dimensions
11.5x7.5x2"
NKG Part #
2147879529
MFG. Part #
ITA1420
Type
Scale Model

Description

Colors Instructions Sheet - Super Decals Sheet For 3 Versions

The Northrop F-5 was born in the '60s to meet the needs of many Countries belonging to NATO that required a multi-role fighter simple, low cost and easy to maintain. In the early 70s the improved version, called F-5E Tiger II, has been developed. It was characterized by the adoption of the new General Electric J85 turbo-jet engines able to provide much higher thrust and a better performance. The F-5 Tiger II has a lengthened and enlarged fuselage, more fuel on board able to guarantee a better operating range and an improved avionic system suitable to fulfill the main role of air defense fighter. The main armament is formed by two 20mm. guns, installed in the nose under the cabin, and several hardpoints able to carry combinations of air-to-air missiles. The F-5E was a great commercial success. It was also produced under license in Switzerland, Taiwan, and South Korea.

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.