Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3314
Northrop F-5E Tiger II Diecast Model
USAF 58th TFTW, 425th TFS, #72-1405, Luke AFB, AZ, 1974 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Northrop F-5E Tiger II | | 7.75" | | 4.5" |
F-5E 72-01405 was c/n 1025, the second last aircraft produced in a contract for 21 F-5E’s. 72405 joined the 425th Squadron of the 58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing in 1974 and were stationed at Luke AFB. The 58th Wing was tasked with training U.S. aircrew as well as aircrews and their support personnel from friendly foreign squadrons and wings. They also took part in operational and tactical exercises at the base until 1977 when the 58th TFTW was re-designated the 58th Tactical Training Wing. In 1988 this aircraft was sent to Honduras as FAH 4010.
Designed partly to meet a US Navy requirement for a low-cost, low-maintenance fighter to operate from Escort Carriers, the F-5 first flew on July 30, 1959. Development of the F-5 continued even after the Navy withdrew its Escort Carriers, and the aircraft eventually evolved into the light, supersonic "Freedom Fighter," serving US allies during the Cold War and as a supersonic trainer in the US. The second-generation F-5 ("Tiger II") also served US allies, but because it was small and maneuverable like a MiG it was also used by the US military as a training and "aggressor" aircraft, acting as the opposing force during military wargames. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale F-5 Tiger II is a sleek and fast looking model that uses a clever mix of metal and plastic components with near-seamless construction. The solid metal wing has sharp-edged plastic leading edge root extensions appropriate to the variant being modeled. The removable canopy provides a clear view of the cockpit's interior features such as the pad-printed front and side mounted instrument panels. Landing gear and doors have been included as one piece sub-assemblies that allow for quick and easy configuration for ground display. The series covers both fighter variants with optional ordnance configurations (see photos) and the long nose reconnaissance variant.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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