Italeri Northrop F-5E Tiger Ii

Plastic model to assemble. Detailed colour assembly instructions. Glue and colors not included. For references on suggested colors check the profile pictures or visit Italeri website. Contains super decals for 4 versions: 2 USAF/1 Brazilian Air Force/1 IRIAF. The Northrop F-5 was born in the 1960s to meet the needs of many NATO countries that required a simple, inexpensive and easy to maintain multi-role fighter. From its original cell, in the early 1970s the F-5E Tiger II was born. Equipped with a pair of new J85-GE-21 engines able to guarantee a power and thrust much higher than the previous version, it was characterized by an elongated and enlarged fuselage. The improved flight performance achieved with the new aerodynamic layout, increased operational range and upgraded avionics have enabled the Tiger II to be successfully employed by numerous air forces. The basic armament consists of two 20 mm guns, installed in the muzzle under the cabin, and the possibility of using various combinations of air-to-air missiles. In addition to the primary role of hunting, it nevertheless maintained extensive ground attack capabilities.