Calibre Wings 1/72 CBW721403 F-14A Tomcat USN VF-14 Tophatters, AJ200, USS Enterprise, Last F-14 Cruise 2001
We would like to bring your attention one of the first
releases from Calibre Wings, this model will be released May/June 2017.
PRE ORDER one now as these will sell out.
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy's Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program after the collapse of the F-111B project. The F-14 was the first of the American teen-series fighters, which were designed incorporating air combat experience against MiG fighters during the Vietnam War.
The F-14 first flew in December 1970 and made its first deployment in 1974 with the U.S. Navy aboard USS Enterprise (CVN-65), replacing the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. The F-14 served as the U.S. Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter, fleet defence interceptor, and tactical aerial reconnaissance platform into the 1990s. The Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pod system was added in the 1990s and the Tomcat began performing precision ground-attack missions.
In the 1980s F-14s were used as land-based interceptors by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force during the Iran–Iraq War, where they saw combat against Iraqi warplanes. Iranian F-14s reportedly shot down at least 160 Iraqi aircraft during the war, while only 12 to 16 Tomcats were lost; at least half of these losses were due to accidents.
The Tomcat was retired from the U.S. Navy's active fleet on 22 September 2006, having been supplanted by the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
The F-14 remains in service with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, having been exported to Iran in 1976.
Product information
Calibre Wings offer High Detailed die-cast scale military aircraft models. Each model is made with passion, from the collector to the collector. Delivering models with high precision and accuracy. Details of each aircraft are carefully reconstructed on 3D CAD drawings. Striving on perfection, producing accurate fighters, bombers and transporters that has either been in theatres of combat or part of aviation milestones. The airplane models are all produced in one time limited editions runs.
Calibre Wings 1/72 F-14 is constructed of solid diecast metal. Very few plastic parts are used, yet the finer points—detailed landing gear, engine exhaust, cockpit interior and panel lines and rivet details—are reminiscent of those usually only found on plastic models.
Calibre Wings 1/72
The Calibre range presents superbly detailed, ready-made high quality diecast models of military aircraft. Calibre have earned a reputation for producing high-quality models that can be displayed straight from the box.
Calibre Wings diecast airplanes feature:
- Martin Baker GRU-7 ejection seats (for A/B version).
- Realistic pilot & RIO figures.
- Canopy in open or closed position.
- Working glove vanes.
- Positional airbrakes.
- Movable sweep wings & horizontal stabilizers.
- Interchangeable engine nozzles in open or closed positions.
- Landing gears extended or stored.
- Jet intake covers.
- Wheel chocks.
- Rubber tyres.
- Pay load ordnance (based on operational readiness).
- Deluxe display stand.
- Collector’s box.
- Limited edition metal plate – 1500 pieces produced worldwide.
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