In 1970 Northrop won a competition for an improved International Fighter Aircraft (IFA) to replace the F-5A, with better air-to-air performance against aircraft like the Soviet MiG 21. The resultant aircraft, initially known as F-5A-21, subsequently became the F-5E. The first F-5E flew on 11 August 1972.
- Length: 205 mm
- Wingspan: 115 mm
- Total plastic parts: 80+ pcs
- Total sprues: 3 pcs
- Camouflage scheme: 1.Brazilian Air Force - 2.USAF - 3.Swiss Air Force