The F-14 Tomcat, a famous aircraft, was used by carrier-based units from 1973 to 2006. Equipped with a powerful radar and long-range missiles, its main variant was the F-14A which received upgrades throughout its production. The late F-14As, produced in the late 1980s, had a more reliable engine design and also featured the AN/AXX-1 TCS camera pod and the AN/ALQ-126 ECM antenna. Some models even had the ability to install the TARPS reconnaissance pod into the fuselage. In the early 1990s, the F-14A became a more versatile fighter with the capability to mount bombs on its belly and use laser-guided technology with the AN/AAQ-25 LANTIRN pod. Launching the aircraft from a carrier required a steam catapult and a team of flight deck crew, including a "Shooter" who gave the signal for take-off.

 

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About the Model

• This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 398mm, wingspan: 408mm.
• Features dedicated parts to depict a late model F-14A rady for carrier launch, plus a paper flight deck sheet.
• Choose between two types of catapult spreader (shuttle).
• Durable wing spar components ensure secure fit.
• Late model features such as chin pod with camera, antenna and so on are depicted.
• Plenty of accessories are included: standard and laser-guided bombs, reconnaissance camera pod, and air-to-air missiles.
• Parts accurately depict late model ejector seats and instrumentation.
• Comes with 2 crew figures featuring late model standard flight uniform.