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KINETIC K48137 RF-5A RECCE FREEDOM FIGHTER 1:48 |
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| The RF-5A (N-156C) is the reconnaissance version of the F-5A. It was ordered in October of 1967, but did not make its first flight until May, in 1968. It retained some combat capability with the additional provision of four KS-92 cameras mounted in the nose. The KS-92 camera was provided with an individual light sensor and individual light sensor and automatic exposure and had a 100-foot magazine. The cameras gave forward oblique, trimetrogon and split vertical coverage. All four cameras could be removed, reloaded, and replaced within five minutes. The use of different lenses gave six basic camera configurations. The RF-5A could be distinguished from its single- seat fighter cousin by the rather angular nose cutouts for the camera ports. The cameras were accessed via the upper surface of the nose which hinged forward. The aircraft was otherwise quite similar to the F-5A. Both cannon were retained, even when the cameras were fitted. In theory, the nose of the RF-5A could be replaced by the standard F-5A nose, but in the field this operation took too long to be practical.
The decals are printed by Cross-Delta, and we have markings for:
1. RF-5A of Greek Air Force, 1990s
2. RF-5A of Royal Norwegian Air Force, 1970s
3. SRF-5A of Spanish Air Force late 1970s
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