F-5 Tiger II Model Plane

F-5 Tiger II Model Airplane: An Exquisite Addition to Your Growing Collection

The F-5 Tiger II model airplane's paint scheme and markings are extremely accurate and precise, depicting the real plane. Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted model airplanes just like the . After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the aircraft and gives it a glossy finish. Our F-5 Tiger II model airplane exhibits an unmatched quality and intricate design to obtain the exact look of the actual airplane.

The Tiger II F-5 model airplane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The Tiger II F-5 model plane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one. Each Tiger II F-5 model plane will surely be appreciated by aviation enthusiasts and hobbyists for it is truly a work of art that relives their memory of the original plane.

The Northrop was one of the most successful exports products of the US aircraft industry. Northrop-produced F-5 Tiger series was intended as a low-cost, low-maintenance alternative for Allies of the United States during the Cold War years. The initial model was the F-5 "Freedom Fighter", which in turn spawned the much more advanced F-5 Tiger II. This then spawned the failed F-20 Tigershark. In all essence, the system was a viable alternative to countries seeking US military assistance at a relatively affordable price. The F-5 Freedom Fighter was designed in the late 1950's and fielded as early as the mid-1960's. The system was immediately used to train pilots from around the world with several countries, including Spain and Canada, opting to produce the aircraft in their own factories. Though not designated as an all-weather fighter, the system gained some merit through its basic capabilities and high level of agility.

The F-5 Tiger II followed as a highly developed version of the base F-5. The twin-engine aircraft was capable of speeds of over 1,000 miles per hour and had a service ceiling of over 50,000 feet. As a budget fighter, the system could be called upon to fulfill the role of interceptor or strike fighter. A twin-seat conversion trainer was also offered to compliment the base single-seat one.

A total of 1871 F-5s were built by Northrop, and a further 776 were built under license in Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Korea, and Taiwan. The F-5 is still an important part of many foreign air forces.