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Freedom Model Aircraft 1/48 F20A Tiger Shark USAF Fighter Kit This Product Usually Ships In 2-3 Business Days

$ 26,98

SKU: mode_6232623302 Category: MODEL AIRPLANES Tag: 1/48 Scale

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Recognizing a need for a newer low-cost/high performance fighter to replace the F-5A and similar types, Northrop invested its own money to develop the F-5G. The F-5G incorporated modern avionics which also allowed for radar-guided missiles to be employed as well as the AIM-9 series that have armed the earlier F-5s. The most notable difference with the F-5G was the replacement of the twin J85 engines with the F404 which powers the F/A-18 Hornet. The single F404 had far more power that both J85s combined.

The F-5G’s launch customer was Taiwan, but warming relations with mainland China blocked the export of the F-5G or any other radar-missile-capable fighter from the US. The aircraft was also caught up in a political clash which favored the F-16. Even after a formal program called FX which would pit the F-16/79 against the re-branded F-20 (F-5G) Tigershark, the requirements were stacked against Northrop. While the F-20 was a far superior point defense interceptor to the F-16, its design precluded any significant carriage of air-to-ground ordnance shifting the multi-role capability in favor of the F-16. The program was cancelled with no customers in 1986.

Choice of short or long shark-nosed radomes
Nicely detailed cockpit
Boarding ladder included
Positionable canopy (canopy lift mechanism provided for open and closed)
Detailed landing gear
Positionable leading and trailing edge flaps
Positionable ailerons
Positionable stabilators
Positionable speed brakes

The kit provides the following external stores options:

2 x AIM-9J/P/N Sidewinders (identified as AIM-9L in instructions)
2 x AIM-9L/M Sidewinders (identified as AIM-9M in instructions)
2 x AIM-7 Sparrow
2 x AIM-120B AMRAAM (identified as AIM-120C in instructions)
2 x 150 gallon external fuel tanks
1 x 275 gallon centerline fuel tank

The kit provides markings for three schemes:

F-20A, red/white racing scheme, Paris Airshow markings, 1983
F-20A, medium gray over light gray, 1983-1985
F-20A, BMW Charcoal Gray, 1984-1986

Professionally packed and fast shipping

Because of our long-standing partnership with UPS, FedEx, DHL and many other top global carriers we can provide an array of shipping options. Our warehouse staff are highly skilled and will pack your products according to our exact and precise specifications. Your products will go through an extensive inspection and will be properly secured before they are shipped. We ship to thousands clients every day in a variety of countries. Our determination to be the biggest online retailer around the globe is evident by this. Warehouses and distribution centers are located throughout Europe and the USA.

Orders with more than one item are given processing time in accordance with the item.

Before shipping, we will examine the items ordered thoroughly before sending the items. Today, the majority of orders will be delivered within 48 hours. The expected delivery time will be between 3 and 7 days.

Returns

Due to the multiple parties involved which include the factory as well as the warehouse, we are unable to completely manage our stock. So the actual stock may change at any time. Be aware that it's possible for your order to become unavailable even after you have placed the order.

Our policy is valid for 30 days. However, if thirty days have passed after you bought your product, we are unable to provide a refund or exchange.

Your item should be in the original packaging and in good condition. It must also not be used. It should also be in the original packaging.

Freedom Model Aircraft 1/48 F20A Tiger Shark USAF Fighter Kit This Product Usually Ships In 2-3 Business Days

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