Postage Stamp Planes 5383-2
Grumman F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model
USN VF-143 Pukin Dogs, AG100 |
| 1:160 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Grumman F-14A Tomcat | | 4.75" | | 4.75" |
1970 saw the Tomcat replace the Phantom in the fleet air defense role. The F-14 was given unprecedented long range multiple kill missiles. Generally agreed, this is one of the finest airplanes in the world. The Navy first requested use of this variable swept wing jet for naval carriers. Maximum speed for the F-14 is mach 2.31. Various armaments including cannons and sidewinder missiles are used on the F-14.
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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
"Postage Stamp Planes" 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".
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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