Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA3367
Northrop F-5E Tiger II Diecast Model
TUDM No.11 Sqn, M29-12, Malaysia, 1980s | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Northrop F-5E Tiger II | | 7.75" | | 4.5" |
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF or in Maylay - Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia; TUDM) was formed in June 1958 with the 11th Squadron being formed in 1969. 1975 brought about the disbandment of the 11th but it was reformed in 1983. Malaysia bought their first supersonic fighter jets; 14 F-5E Tiger II. In 1982 the first F-5Es aand F-5 Fs began to arrive and were given the local designation of M29. The 11th operated as a "Training and Reconnaissance" Squadron. M29-12 was ex USAF 74- 1457.
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 2003-2024 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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