COBI Building Set HC VW Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter (COBI-2425)

Product detailed description

Building kit of the American fighter aircraft model F-5A from the Vietnam War era in USAF camouflage. The model has adjustable rear control surfaces, removable landing gear legs, and a specially modified figure to seat in the cockpit. An additional fuel tank is suspended under the fuselage. The assembled model can stand on its own landing gear or on a stand with a description, which is included in the package. Kits in 1:48 scale bring the same joy but take up more space on the shelf. The model is manufactured under the official license of Northrop Grumman.

Number of figures: 0 pcs
Dimensions after assembly: 17.5 x 29 x 8.5 cm
Scale: 1:48
Box dimensions (packaging): 34 x 24 x 6 cm
Number of blocks: 352 pcs
Package weight: 435 g
Recommended age: 6+
Blocks can be combined with another well-known brand: Yes
Material: Plastic
Collection: Vietnam War

Interesting facts:
The development of the aircraft began in 1956 as a smaller and cheaper alternative to the F-4 Phantom.
Since the United States did not need such an aircraft in the 1960s, the F-5 became a major export item.
Compact, lightweight, fast, and agile aircraft attracted the attention of many countries due to its low acquisition and operating costs.
After flight tests in 1959, orders just poured in. A total of 36 countries included F-5 fighters in their arsenal.
The F-5 was actually an excellent aircraft, popular with pilots and ground personnel for its easy maintenance. In 1970, the F-5 even won an international fighter competition.
Over time, the aircraft was modernized, resulting in various versions such as a training special, radar reconnaissance special, or aircraft capable of in-flight refueling for the US Navy.
The name Freedom Fighter was earned during the defense of South Vietnam against the Viet Cong.
Licensed production also took place in Spain, Taiwan, Switzerland, and South Korea,
The aircraft was produced for almost 30 years, with approximately 1,400 units manufactured in total.

Technical specifications of the original:
Dimensions: wingspan 7.9 m, length 14.45 m, height 4.08 m
Powerplant: 2x GE J85-GE-13 turbojet engines, each with a thrust of 15.5 kN
Empty weight: 3,667 kg, maximum takeoff weight 11,190 kg
Range: 2,594 km with overhead tanks
Maximum speed: 1,734 km/h
Maximum flight altitude: 15,800 m
Climb rate: 146 m/s
Armament: 2x Pontiac M39A2 20 mm cannon + 3,200 kg bombs
Crew: 1