SAMSD005 SAM Publications MDF Scaled Down - F-5 Tiger plus T-38 Talon and F-20

Being smaller and simpler than contemporaries such as the F-4, the F-5 cost less to both purchase and operate, making it a popular export aircraft. The F-5A 'Freedom Fighter' entered service in the early 1960s, and although the USAF at the time had no acknowledged need for a light fighter, it did procure roughly 1,200 T-38 Talons, which were directly based on the F-5 design. After winning the International Fighter Aircraft competition in 1970, a program aimed at providing effective low-cost fighters to American allies, Northrop introduced the second-generation F-5E 'Tiger II' in 1972. The F-5 was also developed into a dedicated reconnaissance version, the RF-5 'Tigereye' and the ill-fated F-20 'Tigershark'. For the F-5 it has been a fast ride into aviation history!

The story of the F-5 is brought to life in this new MDF Scaled Down from SAM Publications, and the types background; operators, colour schemes and roles are all included, along with colour profiles, technical diagrams and extensive walk arounds. This is a must have book for the enthusiast and modeller alike.