F-5E ROCAF Tiger II Special Edition Egg Plane AFV Club QS03

Plastic model airplane kit: F-5E ROCAF Tiger II Special Edition Egg Plane AFV Club QS03

We present a unique cartoon-style model kit - the F-5E ROCAF Tiger II Special Edition Egg Plane from AFV Club. This unique model, designed in the "egg plane" style, is an excellent choice for modeling enthusiasts who appreciate not only realism but also a humorous approach to classic aircraft designs.

Model features:

• Style: Cartoon (egg plane)
• Manufacturer: AFV Club
• Catalog number: QS03
• Depicts: F-5E Tiger II in the colors of the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF)

History and background of the F-5E Tiger II:

The Northrop F-5 is a family of supersonic light fighters that were designed as a privately funded project by Northrop Corporation in the late 1950s. We distinguish two main models: the original F-5A and F-5B Freedom Fighter variants and the significantly updated F-5E and F-5F Tiger II variants. The F-5E Tiger II, introduced in 1972, was the second generation of this fighter, offering more powerful engines, greater fuel capacity, larger wing area, and improved avionics.

The F-5E Tiger II was widely used by American allies and served in various roles, both in air and ground missions. This aircraft was heavily utilized during the Vietnam War. A total of 1400 Tiger II units were produced before production ended in 1987.

F-5E in the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF):

The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) received its first batch of F-5A and F-5B aircraft as part of the U.S. military aid program in 1965. In the 1970s, ROCAF began local production of the F-5E, becoming one of the largest operators of this type of aircraft. At its peak, ROCAF had 336 F-5E/F in its arsenal. Over time, with the introduction of more modern fighters such as the F-16, Mirage 2000-5, and F-CK-1, the F-5E/F became secondary fighters in ROCAF service. In 2023, all F-5E were retired from service, and the remaining F-5F and RF-5E Tigergazer are expected to be retired by 2025.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.