{"product_id":"free-shipping-northrop-f-5a-freedom-fighter-iiaf-no-3-417-iran-1960s-hm-172-ha33008","title":"Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter \/ IIAF, no. 3-417, Iran, 1960s \/ HM 1:72  HA33008","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNorthrop F-5A Freedom Fighter\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIIAF, no. 3-417, Iran, 1960s\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHM 1:72  HA33008\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 1960s, the Imperial Iranian Air Force (IIAF) became one of the first foreign operators of the Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter. Delivered under the U.S. Military Assistance Program, the sleek, lightweight fighter gave Iran a modern supersonic capability at relatively low cost. Easy to maintain and operate, the F-5A fit well with the IIAF's growing emphasis on Western technology and pilot training. Armed with two 20mm cannons and capable of carrying bombs and rockets, it served both air defense and ground attack roles. The F-5A helped modernize Iran's air arm and paved the way for later acquisitions of advanced fighters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F005\"\u003eNorthrop F-5A Freedom Fighter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned in part to meet the US Navy's demand for a low-cost, low-maintenance fighter to operate from escort carriers, the F-5 first flew on July 30, 1959. Development of the F-5 continued even after the withdrawal of naval escort carriers, and the aircraft eventually evolved into the light supersonic “Freedom Fighter”, serving US allies during the Cold War and as a supersonic trainer in the USA. The second-generation F-5 (“Tiger II”) also served US allies, but because it was small and maneuverable like a MiG, it was also used by the US military as a trainer and “aggressor”, acting as the opposing force during military wargames.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49051147796635,"sku":"HA33008","price":165.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/72305.jpg?v=1791916461","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-northrop-f-5a-freedom-fighter-iiaf-no-3-417-iran-1960s-hm-172-ha33008","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}