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Grumman F-14A Tomcat 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VF-14 “Tophatters”, “80th Anniversary”, US Navy Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA5214
AUD $227.00
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Grumman F-14A Tomcat 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, VF-14 “Tophatters”, US Navy – HA5214
Length | 26.0 cm | 10.2 in | Approx |
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Wingspan swept | 16.1 cm | 6.3 in | Approx |
Wingspan spread | 27.1 cm | 10.7 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Optional ordnance
- Undercarriage displayable extended or retracted
- Removable pilot & RIO figurines
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Variable wing sweep
- Display stand included.
Hobby Master HA5214 1/72 Air Power Series
Hobby Master diecast model HA5214 replicates in 1/72 scale the Grumman F-14A Tomcat of BuNo 162698 with the VF-14 “Tophatters” 80th-anniversary tail scheme, tail code AJ/100, US Navy. While deployed with Carrier Air Wing – 8 (CVW-8) aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in 1999.
VFA-14 “Tophatters”
Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14)” Tophatters” is a United States Navy unit established in September 1919 as Air Detachment, Pacific Fleet, adopting the top hat emblem and the nickname “High Hatters” in July 1927. The nickname changed to “Tophatters” in 1942, and in December 1949, the squadron became VF-14. In January 1974, it transitioned to the F-14A Tomcat. The squadron’s epithet changed to VFA-14 in December 2001, and the transition to the F/A-18E Super Hornet. VFA-14 is based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, USA and is the US Navy’s oldest active squadron.
Grumman F-14 Tomcat
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American tandem-seat, twin-engine, carrier-capable air superiority fighter, fleet defence interceptor, and tactical aerial reconnaissance platform. It is the largest and heaviest US fighter to operate from an aircraft carrier. Developed to carry the AIM-54 Phoenix missile, the first flight occurred on December 21, 1970, entering service in 1974.
The US Navy retired its last F-14s in 2006; it remains in service with the Iran Air Force, the only other type operator. Production ended in 1991, with 712 airframes built.
F-14A uses two Pratt & Whitney TF30s after burning low bypass turbofan jet engines; some upgraded to the General Electric GE F110. F-14Bs and -Ds use the GE F110-400. The armament consists of a single cannon internally in the nose. Ten hard points can carry up to 6,600 kg (14,500 lb) of payload.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VF-14 “Tophatters”, “80th Anniversary”, US Navy Brand: Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series SKU: HA5214
AUD $227.00
In stock