1:48 Grumman F-14D Tomcat
Item #61118

The F-14D, an updated version of the aircraft that served until
the Tomcat was retired from U.S. Navy service in 2006. It
featured an improved engine in the shape of the General Electric
F110, and the aircraft’s transition from the earlier
carrier-based fighter models to the F-14D multi-role aircraft was


facilitated by digital updates to radar and fire control
systems. Some F-14Ds were newly-constructed, while conversions
from F-14As also existed.

- F-14D-specific features such as the engine afterburner nozzles,


vertical stabilizers and even minute panel lines such as the RIO
reinforced boarding step included.

- A detailed cockpit includes depictions of updated instrument
panels and ejection seats.

- Model parts depict late variants of Phoenix, Sparrow and
Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. Also included are parts for drop
tank, laser- and GPS-guided bombs, LANTIRN targeting pod, TARPS
reconnaissance pod and jamming pod – a comprehensive line-up.

- Features moving depiction of variable sweep wing. 2 sets of
parts - interchangeable after completion – depict sealing plates
and air bags with wing in fully swept and fully forward
positions.

- Slide molding was used to ensure highly realistic canopy, air
intake side and fuselage side sections.

- Poly caps allow movement of horizontal stabilizers.

- Comes with realistic figures depicting pilot and RIO (Radar
Intercept Officer) in seated pose.

- Includes high-quality decals to represent VF-2, VF-11, VF- 101,


and VF-213 marking options, plus a handy set of masking
stickers for use when painting the canopy and intake trunks.