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Description
During the 1950s, Northrop developed a simple, low-cost fighter to meet NATO needs. The resulting F-5A Freedom Fighter was a light, single-seat aircraft—small in size, highly manoeuvrable and operationally efficient.
The initial F-5A was powered by two General Electric J85-GE-13 engines, reaching around 1,700 km/h. Armed with twin 20 mm nose-mounted guns and able to carry a varied weapons load, it proved credible in both air defence and ground attack roles, leading to widespread adoption by many air forces.
Aircraft Overview
- Light, single-seat fighter designed for affordability and simplicity
- Twin General Electric J85-GE-13 engines; approx. 1,700 km/h top speed
- Two 20 mm nose guns with multi-role weapons load capability
- Highly manoeuvrable and operationally efficient
- Rapid take-up across NATO-aligned air arms
Italeri’s F-5A Freedom Fighter, part number HC-1441, offers a focused tribute to this agile Cold War classic—well suited to enthusiasts and collectors of the Northrop F-5 family.
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Specifications
During the 1950s, the American Aircraft Company Northrop began developmental work into a simple and “low cost” fighter that would meet the needs of several NATO member air forces. The F-5 met the precise specification, it being a light single-seat fighter, small in size but extremely manoeuvrable and effective. It was relatively simple and cheap to produce and was operationally efficient. The initial version produced by Northrop, designated F-5 A “Freedom Fighter”, was fitted with two General Electric J85-GE-13 engines and could attain a maximum speed of 1,700 Km / h. Armed with two 20 mm. guns installed in the nose, the F-5 was a credible "multi-role" aircraft due to its weapons load capability, which could offer a wide range of offensive options for both air defence and ground attack missions. This multi-role aspect of the aircraft ensured its rapid take-up by many Air Forces.
Key Info:
- Brand: Italeri
- Part No: HC-1441
- Barcode: 8001283014410
- Scale: 1:72
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