{"product_id":"free-shipping-northrop-rf-5a-freedom-fighter-iia-iran-1968-hm-172-ha33006","title":"Northrop RF-5A Freedom Fighter \/ IIA, Iran, 1968 \/ HM 1:72  HA33006","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNorthrop RF-5A Freedom Fighter\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIIAF, no. 2-414, Iran, 1968\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHM 1:72  HA33006\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1968, the Imperial Iranian Air Force (IIAF) operated the RF-5A Freedom Fighter, a reconnaissance variant of the Northrop F-5A. Delivered as part of Iran's growing partnership with the United States, the RF-5A featured a redesigned nose housing optical cameras in place of its radar, making it ideal for tactical aerial reconnaissance missions. Assigned to squadrons such as those based at Mehrabad and Dezful, these aircraft supported border surveillance and battlefield intelligence roles. The RF-5A's speed, reliability, and ease of maintenance made it a valuable asset. It marked an early step in Iran's modernization and expansion of its airpower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_JET_FTR_F005\"\u003eNorthrop RF-5A Freedom Fighter\u003c\/a\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":49050624786587,"sku":"HA33006","price":173.63,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/71632.jpg?v=1791915727","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-northrop-rf-5a-freedom-fighter-iia-iran-1968-hm-172-ha33006","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}