This model kit recreates the Grumman F-14A Tomcat.

The Tamiya F-14A Tomcat U.S. Navy Fighter is famous for being the first mass-production and the most-produced model among the F-14 series.

This kit realistically depicts the F-14A Tomcat (Late Model) - in service from the late 1980s to the early 2000s- with wings featuring separate flaps and slats.

The kit includes one crew figure and paper flight deck sheet for use on a super realistic diorama set.

€¢ 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Grumman F-14A Tomcat (Late model). Fuselage length: 398mm, Wingspan: 408mm.
€¢ Features fixed depiction of variable sweep wing supported by a single-piece part.
€¢ The kit depicts wings with deployed flaps and slats which can be attached to wing by support parts (NOTE: This model CANNOT depict wing at neutral position).
€¢ The catapult shuttle and one-piece holdback bar with its nose landing gear realistically depict the F-14A taking off from the carrier deck.
€¢ New nose landing gear part with retracted "kneeling'' shock absorber recreates the F-14A's takeoff stance.
€¢ Features detailed sections such as telephoto camera pod, AAX-1 TCS, ALR-45 radar warning antenna under wing, and four Mk. 82 low-drag general-purpose bombs (LDGP, 500 pound) for realistic look.
€¢ A realistically recreated cockpit depicts late model ejector seat cushions, instrument panel and side console panels.
€¢ Includes the catapult officer (called €œShooter€� who gives the OK for the operator to release the shuttle) figure and paper flight deck sheet.
€¢ Comes with four marking options: two for F-14As from the VF-32 €œSwordsmen€� and one VF-211 €œFighting Checkmates€�, plus one VF-154 €œBlack Knights€�.