NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
NORTHROP F-5E FREEDO
358 Pieces1 / 11
BrandCOBI SKU5858

Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter

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Build an agile Cold War jet icon and bring the atmosphere of historic aviation straight to your display shelf.

CHF 25.00

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The Build
358
Pieces
1
Minifigures
None
Stickers
Highlights
  • Slender profile with side-mounted air intakes and a distinctive tail
  • Printed markings reinforce the fighter’s authentic appearance
  • Accurate 1:48 scale pairs naturally with other collectible aircraft
  • Robust construction balances hands-on play with display appeal
  • Detailed cockpit and brick-built external stores complete the model
About the set · COBI 5858

Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter.

Cold War Agility Takes Flight

Bring one of the Cold War’s best-known light supersonic fighters into your collection. The Northrop F-5A was designed around speed, agility and operational versatility, eventually serving with air forces around the world. COBI captures its slender profile with side-mounted air intakes, trapezoidal wings and a distinctive tail assembly. The cool-toned finish and detailed markings reinforce the aircraft’s precise, technical character. Once complete, the model evokes historic flight lines, training sorties and the energy of a fighter waiting for take-off.

Across 358 pieces, you build a sturdy fuselage core, layered wings and the tapering nose of the twin-engine original. Sloped pieces, smooth surfaces and wedge-shaped elements recreate the jet’s aerodynamic lines with convincing clarity. The 1:48 scale leaves room for the cockpit, air intakes, external stores and printed details while keeping the aircraft easy to handle. At approximately 29 cm long with an 18 cm wingspan, the finished model remains pleasantly compact. Its clearly structured construction feels approachable, while the symmetrical wing sections and precise surface shaping provide a satisfying build for experienced fans too.

This model suits young aviation enthusiasts as well as adult collectors of historic military aircraft. Its robust, easy-to-hold structure invites imagined training flights, while the realistic proportions give it strong display presence. Place it beside other 1:48 aircraft to build a varied aviation collection across different eras. Official Northrop Grumman licensing and printed markings give this compact fighter an authentic finish.

Features

The specs.

Manufacturer
COBI
Original name
Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter
Instructions
  • Gedruckt
Printed parts
Yes
Stickers
No
Bricks by
COBI
Minifigures
1
Pieces
358
Age recommendation
  • 6+
  • 18+
About the manufacturer

COBI.

Building with history, technology and character

COBI is the largest building brick manufacturer in Central and Eastern Europe. Based in Poland, it has a clear mission: to create high-quality building sets that combine a passion for technology, historical learning and creative play. Every set is made exclusively in the EU using rigorously tested materials.

COBI specialises in collector’s models with character: military history models, modern classics at 1:35 scale, licensed vehicles and aircraft, as well as interactive technology sets. The extensive Historical Collection is especially popular, featuring faithfully detailed tanks, aircraft, ships and vehicles from the First and Second World Wars. Moving parts, durable prints instead of stickers and authentic scales make these models a highlight for collectors and grown-up builders.

Everything is manufactured at COBI’s own factory in Mielec, Poland, using materials of European origin, in accordance with strict EU regulations and with continuous quality testing, including inspections by TÜV Rheinland. COBI also works with renowned brands such as Jeep®, Škoda®, Maserati®, Boeing® and Dassault Aviation, as well as Wargaming.net (World of Tanks and World of Warships). Thanks to the included statistics cards, many sets can even be used as compact strategy games.

COBI is therefore aimed not only at children, but also at adults, technology enthusiasts, history fans and model builders. If you are looking for something special beyond the familiar brands, you will find it here: robust quality, fascinating themes, authentic scales and durable prints, all developed and manufactured in Europe.

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