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The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep supersonic fighter.
Its maiden flight took place on December 21, 1970. From 1974 to 2006, the F-14 served the US Navy as its primary sea superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor, and tactical reconnaissance platform.
After the integration of the LANTIRN (Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night) system, it also conducted precision attack missions.
The F-14 was developed after the failure of the F-111B project and was the first of the American "Teen Series" fighters, whose design was based on experience gained from air combat against MiG fighters in the Vietnam War.
The F-14 was first deployed to the US Navy in 1974 aboard the USS Enterprise, replacing the F-4 Phantom II. The first twelve F-14As were prototypes (sometimes called YF-14As).
During its later service, its armament was enhanced with precision-guided weapons.
The US Navy received 478 F-14As, 79 of which were delivered to Iran.
The last 102 F-14As were delivered with improved TF30-P-414A engines.
An additional 80th F-14A was manufactured for Iran but delivered to the US Navy.
Plastic model kit
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
Its maiden flight took place on December 21, 1970. From 1974 to 2006, the F-14 served the US Navy as its primary sea superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor, and tactical reconnaissance platform.
After the integration of the LANTIRN (Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night) system, it also conducted precision attack missions.
The F-14 was developed after the failure of the F-111B project and was the first of the American "Teen Series" fighters, whose design was based on experience gained from air combat against MiG fighters in the Vietnam War.
The F-14 was first deployed to the US Navy in 1974 aboard the USS Enterprise, replacing the F-4 Phantom II. The first twelve F-14As were prototypes (sometimes called YF-14As).
During its later service, its armament was enhanced with precision-guided weapons.
The US Navy received 478 F-14As, 79 of which were delivered to Iran.
The last 102 F-14As were delivered with improved TF30-P-414A engines.
An additional 80th F-14A was manufactured for Iran but delivered to the US Navy.
Plastic model kit
- with photo-etched parts
- highly detailed cockpit
- nose landing gear can be built in "normal" or "catapult launch" position
- extended refueling probe can be displayed
- detailed Gatling gun
- wings can be displayed with extended leading-edge slats and flaps
- detailed air intakes with a view behind the first compressor blade
- highly detailed landing gear with rubber tires
- airbrake can be displayed open or closed
- exhaust nozzles can be built in two versions
- cockpit canopy with many details, can be built open or closed
- entry ladder can be built extended or retracted
- detailed arrestor hook
- can be built with Phoenix missiles, Sparrow missiles, or a mixed weapons load
- two colorful decal options from the 1970s US Navy
unbuilt / unpainted
Paint and glue not included
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