{"product_id":"ha3384","title":"Northrop F-5N Tiger II Aircraft \"Red 117 761533 Adversary Fighter VFC-111 Sundowners\" (2017) United States Navy \"Air Power Series\" 1\/72 Diecast Model by Hobby Master","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorthrop F-5N Tiger II Aircraft \"Red 117 761533 Adversary Fighter VFC-111 Sundowners\" (2017) United States Navy \"Air Power Series\" 1\/72 Diecast Model by Hobby Master\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eBrand new 1\/72 scale diecast model of Northrop F-5N Tiger II Aircraft \"Red 117, 761533, Adversary Fighter, VFC-111 Sundowners\" (2017) United States Navy \"Air Power Series\"\u0026amp;nbsp;die cast model by Hobby Master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eDetailed exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eTrue-to-scale detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eIncludes pilot figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eHas opening canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eIncludes display stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eOfficially licensed product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eDimensions approximately Length- 7.75, Wingspan- 4.5 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eIt is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-size:' font-family: verdana geneva sans-serif\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eThe Northrop F-5N \u0026amp;ldquo;Adversary Fighter\u0026amp;rdquo; Red 117, BuNo 761533, operated by VFC-111 in 2017, represents a unique second life for a classic Cold War-era design. Flown by the United States Navy, the Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter was extensively upgraded and repurposed as a dissimilar air combat training platform. The F-5N variant, derived from former Swiss Air Force airframes, was modified with modern avionics and systems to simulate potential adversary aircraft for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps pilots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eAssigned to VFC-111 Sundowners, Red 117 played a key role in training naval aviators for modern air combat scenarios. Based at Naval Air Station Key West, the squadron provided high-end adversary support for fleet replacement squadrons and carrier air wings preparing for deployment. The aircraft routinely participated in large-scale training exercises, simulating enemy tactics and aircraft performance to sharpen U.S. Navy pilots\u0026amp;rsquo; dogfighting and beyond-visual-range combat skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eWhile not deployed in combat operations, the F-5N fleet supported readiness for conflicts such as the Global War on Terrorism, including operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. By replicating agile, high-performance threat aircraft, Red 117 and its sister F-5Ns helped ensure carrier air wings remained prepared for potential engagements against peer and near-peer adversaries. The aircraft\u0026amp;rsquo;s role in adversary training made it an essential but often unseen contributor to modern naval air superiority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style='\"font-family:' verdana geneva sans-serif font-size:\u003eThis 1:72 scale model is a striking tribute to one of the Navy\u0026amp;rsquo;s most important training platforms. Featuring authentic Sundowners markings and the bold red adversary scheme, it captures the speed and aggressor role of the F-5N in modern naval aviation training. 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