Tamiya 1/48 Scale F-14 (Late) Launch Model Kit

Tamiya 1/48 Scale F-14 (Late) Launch Model Kit 

Ready for Take-Off!

The F-14 Tomcat is a legend of the skies, which served between 1973 and 2006and - with its powerful radar and long-range missiles was developed as a carrier-basedunit.   The most prolifically produced variant was theF-14A, which itself was given a number of upgrades throughout its production.  Late F-14As (those produced from the late1980s) featured a more reliable engine design, and notably, the AN/AXX-1 TCScamera pod, plus the AN/ALQ-126 ECM antenna ahead of the wing gloves. Some evenhad alterations to the fuselage allowing installation of the TARPSreconnaissance pod. From the early 1990s, the aircraft was capable of mountingbombs on its belly; in conjunction with the AN/AAQ-25 LANTIRN pod, these werelaser-guided - the F-14A had evolved into a multi-role fighter.

Carrier launches required a steam catapult, to which theaircraft would be harnessed with its nose lowered, variable sweep wing forward,and flaps and slats down. Numerous flight deck crew would be engaged in thelaunch, including a "Shooter," who gave the signal for take-off.

About the Model

Dimensions

• Fuselage length: 398mm
• Wingspan: 408mm 

• Features dedicated parts to depict a late model F-14A readyfor carrier launch and 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, antennaand so on are depicted.

Included Accessories

• Standard and laser-guided bombs
• Reconnaissance camera pod
• Air-to-air missiles
• Parts accurately depict late model ejector seats andinstrumentation
• Comes with 2 crew figures featuring late model standardflight uniform.