F-5E TIGER II

Historical Note:          Our F-5E Tiger II model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen.  Our F-5E Tiger II model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures.  The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality.  This elegant F-5E Tiger II model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:40
W/S:      8.25     inches, 
Lgth:      14.5    inches

Item Number:    TMC-CF005T2T                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Price:    $149.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:          The F-5E Tiger II is a single-seat version for the Tunisian Air Force.

In 1950, the F-5 started its life as a privately-funded light fighter program by Northrop.  The first generation F-5A Freedom Fighter entered service in 1960.  During the Cold War, there were over 800 produced through 1972 for US Allies.  The F-5 proved to be a successful combat aircraft for US Allies, but it didn't entered front-line service with the US due to diverging priorities of the US services.  A few surplus F-5As and F-5Es have been sold to private owners. 

In 1970, Northrop's F-5A-21, which subsequently became the F-5E, was designated to replace the F-5A.  It was lengthened and enlarged, with increased wing area and more sophisticated avionics, and was initially having an Emerson AN/APQ-153 radar.  The F-5E eventually acquired its official name Tiger II.  In its service life, the F-5E experienced numerous upgrades.  The F-5E Tiger II has a crew capacity of 1.  It has a maximum speed of 917 kn and a ferry range of 2,010 nmi.

The F-5E Tiger II production amounted to 1,400 including all versions and production ended in 1987.  Various F-5 versions remain in service with many other nations.  Singapore has approximately 49 modernized and re-designated F-5S and F-5T aircraft.  The F-5 was also developed into a reconnaissance version, the RF-5 Tigereye.