Kinetic Models CF-5A Freedom F 1/48 Scale K48109

Description

First flying in 1959 and entering service in the 1960s, the F-5 Freedom Fighter was designed as a lightweight, low-cost jet fighter and ground attack aircraft.

The F-5 Freedom Fighter was exported widely via the U.S. Military Assistance Programme (MAP) to countries including Iran, South Koream the Philippines, Turkey, Greece and Taiwan. It was a fast and capable aircraft with a top speed of Mach 1.4, but was ideal for small air forces as it was cheap and easy to maintain.

Canada undertook local production of the Freedom Fighter as the CF-5A. In addition to local use, Canada sold the CF-5A to the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

The Canadair CF-5A officially designated CF-116 is the Canadian licensed-built version of the Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter aircraft built for the Canadian Air Force.  The CF-5 was upgraded periodically through its service career in Canada.

The CF-5 was ordered by the Royal Canadian Air Force which became part of the Canadian Forces on 1 February 1968.  The new unified force took delivery of the first CF-5s at the end of 1968.  Production by Canadair for the Canadian Forces was 89 single seat and 46 dual seat aircraft.

Assembly and painting required. Kit does not include model cement glue, paint, and tools. Adult supervision where required.

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