Hogan Wings 7969, F-5F, ROCAF, Taitung AFB, 737th TFW, 7th TFG, 46th TFS, 1:200

Description: Brand: Hogan Wings (M-Series) Model: 7969, F-5F, ROCAF, Taitung AFB, 737th TFW, 7th TFG, 46th TFS, ROCAF Serial Number:5404 F-5F 中華民國空軍第737聯隊第7大隊第7中隊台東空軍基地序號5404 Material: Diecast Type: Military Aircraft Scale: 1/200 Length: 7.3cm, Wingspan:4.1cm, Height:2cm [Stock Available. Original, Brand new and unused] Features: - Highly detailed superior graphics - No painting required Background: The Northrop F-5 is a family of supersonic light fighter aircraft initially designed as a privately funded project in the late 1950s by Northrop Corporation. There are two main models: the original F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter variants, and the extensively updated F-5E and F-5F Tiger II variants. The design team wrapped a small, highly aerodynamic fighter around two compact and high-thrust General Electric J85 engines, focusing on performance and a low cost of maintenance. Smaller and simpler than contemporaries such as the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, the F-5 costs less to procure and operate, making it a popular export aircraft. Though primarily designed for a day air superiority role, the aircraft is also a capable ground-attack platform. The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF, Taiwan's air force) received its first batch of seven F-5As and two F-5Bs under the US Military Assistance Program in 1965. By 1971, the ROCAF was operating 72 F-5As and 11 F-5Bs. During 1972, the US borrowed 48 ROCAF F-5As to lend to the Republic of Vietnam Air Force before the withdrawal of US forces from Vietnam. By 1973, most of those loaned F-5As were not in flying condition, thus the US opted to return 20 F-5As to Taiwan by drawing nine F-5As from US reserves while repairing 11 from South Vietnam. An additional 28 new F-5Es were issued to Taiwan by May 1975. By 1973, Taiwan's AIDC started local production of a first batch of 100 F-5Es, the first of six Peace Tiger production batches. By end of 1986 when the production line closed after completing Peace Tiger 6, the AIDC had produced 242 F-5Es and 66 F-5Fs. Taiwan was the largest operator of the type at one time, having 336 F-5E/Fs in inventory. The last batch of AIDC F-5E/Fs featured the F-20's shark nose. With the introduction of 150 F-16s, 60 Mirage 2000-5s and 130 F-CK-1s in the mid-to-late-1990s, the F-5E/F series became second line fighters in ROCAF service and mostly are now withdrawn from service as squadrons converted to new fighters entering ROCAF service. Seven low airframe hours F-5Es were sent to ST Aerospace to convert them to RF-5E standard to fulfill a reconnaissance role previously undertaken by the retiring Lockheed RF-104G in ROCAF service. As of 2009, only about 40 ROCAF F-5E/Fs still remain in service in training roles with about 90–100 F-5E/Fs held in reserve. The other retired F-5E/F are either scrapped, or used as decoys painted in colors representing the main front line F-16, Mirage 2000-5 or F-CK-1 fighters, and deployed around major air bases. Payment: We accept payment via PayPal Payment is expected within 4 days of purchase CN and HK customers can ask for the specific payment method The item price and shipping cost are exclusive of any import duties and taxes Delivery & Shipping: ***For any parcel ship to Hong Kong, please contact our customer service for further discuss on shipping rate*** The order will be handled within 1-3 working days after receipt of the payment. The order will be shipped by air mail/parcel/E-express with tracking number via the Hong Kong Post Service. For each additional purchased item, we will offer US$2 shipping discount. International buyers please contact us for a postage/shipping quote to your location if this is not in the list. However, we reserved our rights not to send some countries due to the logistic problem. The shipping period takes almost 7-20 business days for overseas customers but some other countries say Mexico, Italy and etc may take around 12-30 business days to arrive. For return shipping cost, buyer should pay for that. All shipping fee & handling fees are non-refundable. Please feel free to contact us if any questions. We shall reply to your enquiry within 1 days. If you are satisfied with our service and product, please DO leave us a positive feedback. Thanks #Regarding refund or exchange, please contact us for the returning address first. For details, please refer to return policy.

Price: 34 USD

Location: HK

End Time: 2024-11-17T00:42:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 13 USD