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Grumman F-14A Tomcat 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VF-41 “Black Aces”, Tail Code AJ/100, US Navy, 1978 Brand: JC Wings SKU: JCW-72-F14-012
AUD $198.00
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Grumman F-14A Tomcat 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, VF-41 “Black Aces”, US Navy – JCW-72-F14-012
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 crew figurines
- Canopy displayable open or closed
- Variable wing sweep
- Display stand not included.
JC Wings JCW-72-F14-012
JC Wings JCW-72-F14-012 replicates in 1/72 scale diecast the F-14A Tomcat BuNo 160379, tail code AJ/100 of Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) “Black Aces”. Deployed with Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) in 1978.
VF-41 “Black Aces”.
It was established as Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-75A )” Gay Blades” on June 1, 1945; in July 1948 re-designated as VF-3B and in September as VF-41.
It operated the F-14A Tomcat from 1997 until 2001, when it transitioned to the F/A-18F Super Hornet and re-designated as VFA-41 in November 2001 based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.
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 6,600 kg (14,500 lb) of stores.
Grumman F-14A Tomcat 1/72 Scale Diecast Model VF-41 “Black Aces”, Tail Code AJ/100, US Navy, 1978 Brand: JC Wings SKU: JCW-72-F14-012
AUD $198.00
In stock