AkbaModel 1/48 F-5A Freedom Fighter Combat/Trainer Aircraft, Model with Stand Ready for Display
Brand:AkbaModel
Stock Code:AKB09
Product Dimensions:33cm.
Scale:1/48 (It is a 1/48 scaled model of the real thing)
Type:Model with Stand Ready for Display
Material:Plastic
1/48 F-5A Freedom Fighter Model Contents
- Ready F-5A mockup
- Display Stand
Features
- It is made of ABS plastic material./li>
- No cutting, painting or gluing required
- It is ready to be exhibited.
- Easily installed and displayed
- Special Crescent-Star design stand
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Hobbytime Review
In 1970, an International Fighter Aircraft (IFA) tender was opened to replace the F-5A against Soviet-produced aircraft such as the MiG-21. Northrop company won the tender. Originally known as F-5A-21, the aircraft later received the designation F-5E. The F-5E had more powerful (5,000 lbf more) General Electric J85-21 engines than the F-5A and had a lengthened and enlarged fuselage that could accommodate more fuel. Extended leading edge extensions were installed on the wings of the F-5E, increasing the wing area. The maneuverability of the aircraft was increased with the changes made to the wings. The aircraft's avionics have been significantly increased. Emerson Electric AN/APQ-153 radar was installed on the aircraft. The F-5E made its first flight on August 11, 1972. Northrop company produced 792 F-5Es.
Türkiye decided to purchase F-5 warplanes from the USA within the scope of Military Assistance to replace the F-84 and F-86 warplanes.
The first planes started arriving in Turkey on December 25, 1965. By mid-January 1966, nine F-5As and two F-5Bs were delivered, bringing one Squadron (142 Squadron) to training status.
Deliveries of aircraft were generally made by sea, but some were delivered by air. Four Northrop F-5As, piloted by two Turkish and two American pilots, started from McClellan Air Base on 23 November 1966, followed the route Kaz Bay (Canada), Sondestorm (Greenland), Reykjavik (Iceland), Alconbury (England), Ramstein (Germany), Naples (Italy) and Çiğli (Turkey) and arrived in Turkey on 12 December 1966. They were there.
The first F-5 warplanes were delivered in metallic color, which was the concept of the period. However, within the scope of Nato decisions, it was decided to paint the planes in camouflage.
In 1969 and 1970, 20 of the RF-5As, the reconnaissance version of the F-5, arrived in Turkey. Additionally, 13 F-5A aircraft were converted into RF-5A. These aircraft served in the 192nd and 162nd squadrons.
Faced with the American embargo after the Cyprus Peace Operation, the Air Forces Command used some aircraft as spare parts to keep the F-5s active. During this period, Libya sent 6 F-5As and 2 F-5Bs to Turkey.
Türkiye planned to produce the Northrop F-5E under license at TAI facilities in the mid-70s, but the plan was cancelled.
After the embargo was lifted, many out-of-duty F-5s were transferred to Turkey. Between 1983 and 1987, Norway sent 26 F-5As and 6 F-5Bs to Turkey. These aircraft were deployed in 162nd Squadron.
About AkbaModel
It is the authorized manufacturer of Solotürk and Turkish Stars aircraft markets. They have been producing model aircraft since 2013. The company, which produces plastic injection in Konya, produces models of jet planes, which are the defenders of the Turkish skies, especially the planes of the Turkish Air Force's aerobatic team, the Turkish Stars. The owner of the company, chemical engineer Abdurrahman Başaran, learned in 2012 that the Turkish Stars show team stationed in Konya needed a model aircraft, and that the team met with many companies but could not get a quality design made. Unable to remain indifferent to the request of Türkiye's most important aerobatic team, 34-year-old Başaran rolled up his sleeves to produce better quality model planes instead of model planes procured from abroad. Başaran completed the first production by measuring the real F-5 fighter jet used by Turkish Stars, inch by inch, and shrinking it by 1/48. Subsequently, Başan, who created a team that painted and designed the aircraft in accordance with its original form, received full marks from the Turkish Stars team.