Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA5220
Grumman F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model
USN VF-1 Wolfpack, NK102, USS Enterprise, July 30th 1976 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Grumman F-14A Tomcat | | 10.25" | | 10.75" |
VF-1 "Wolfpack" was established on October 14, 1972 and was the 4th USN squadron to use the designation. On July 1, 1973 VF-1 received the first of its F-14As with their first deployment taking place on the USS Enterprise between September 12, 1974 and May 19, 1975. This marked the first operational cruise for the F-14. Between July 30, 1976 and March 8, 1977 VF-1 once again deployed onboard the Big E. After returning in March 1977 F-14A 158996 was transferred to VF-2 and lost on June 26, 1977.
Designed to carry the formidable long range AIM-54 Phoenix missile, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was first flown on December 21st, 1970. Made famous by the Hollywood film Top Gun, the F-14 replaced the F-4 Phantom II as the US Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter. Its design includes a variable geometry wing that can sweep back for high speed supersonic intercepts and forward for improved positioning in air to air dogfights. Nicknamed "Bombcat," the F-14 spent much of its late career in an air-to-ground role, carrying the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) system. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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