HA3383 | Hobby Master Military 1:72 | Northrop F-5N Adversary Fighter Red 117, 761533, VFC-111, 2014

The Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter/Tiger II entered U.S. Air Force service in the early 1960s as a lightweight, supersonic fighter and trainer. It was primarily used for air defense, training, and as an adversary aircraft in air combat exercises, providing a cost-effective platform to simulate potential enemy fighters. The F-5 remained in service for decades, especially in aggressor and training roles, complementing frontline fighters like the F-4 and F-15.