Hasegawa 00233 1/72 Scale B3 F-20 Tigershark Display Kit  [HA-00233]

Hasegawa 1/72 B3 F-20 Tigershark - Compact scale model summary

This Hasegawa 1/72 B3 F-20 Tigershark kit recreates a compact, high performance prototype in miniature. The F-20 is noted for its nimble handling and modern avionics for its time, developed as an economical competitor to other fighters but not adopted into service. The model conveys the jet's slim profile and swept surfaces with clear moulded detail.

Model build and showcase tips

The kit is well suited to collectors and model makers who prefer precise, tidy builds. Components are engineered to fit cleanly and the cockpit contains separate panels for realistic finishing. Builders can choose between a runway stance with landing gear or a clean flight pose. Its small scale makes it easy to group with other contemporary military types on a shelf or diorama.

Origins and significance

Conceived during the Cold War, the F-20 Tigershark aimed to offer allied air forces a cost-conscious but capable fighter. Despite not reaching production, its development proved useful for avionics and weapons system testing. As a scale subject the F-20 demonstrates design trade-offs from that period.