Tamiya TAM61114 1/48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat Plastic Model Airplane Kit, Navy

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The F 14 first deployed in 1974 with the U.S. Navy aboard USS Enterprise, replacing the F-4 Phantom II and was retired from the active U.S. Navy fleet on 22 September 2006, having been replaced by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. The initial and most numerous version was the F-14A. Later in 1987, the Tomcat received major upgrades. The original engines have been replaced and a radar warning receiver has been added. At first, the upgrade was simply called F-14A+, and later it was renamed F-14B. Lindsey, Robert (27 May 1986). "Top Gun: Ingenious Dogfights". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014 . Retrieved 19 January 2010. Eden, Paul. The Encyclopedia of Modern Military Aircraft. London: Amber Books, 2004. ISBN 1-904687-84-9. Thomason, Tommy. Grumman Navy F-111B Swing Wing (Navy Fighters No. 41). Simi Valley, California: Steve Ginter, 1998. ISBN 0-942612-41-8.

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There’s another downside – the FineMold kits are not as widely available in the US as those from Academy or GWH.Academy’s new F-14A in 1/72 hit the market in 2019 and it is considered one of the best 1/72 F-14s ever released. The E-flite® F-14 Tomcat Twin 40mm EDF is scaled to be practical for more pilots to afford and fly. Functional variable-sweep wings deliver an authentic experience while AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies make it easier to fly than any other Tomcat model yet! Being first released in 2016, Tamiya’s family of F-14 model kits is not old at all. Yet, it has already attained almost a legendary status among the model-building community. Many of those who have this kit consider it possibly the best model kit ever produced. While I am not a Tamiya fanboy, this kit is one of my favorite kits. Normally, I don’t build the same kit twice, but this build was such a pleasure that I had to buy and build another one. Spangenberg, George. "Spangenberg Fighter Study Dilemma." georgespangenberg.com. Retrieved: 24 March 2012.

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Over the years, several variants of the aircraft have been produced and the total number built reached 712. Blade factory balanced EDF with metal housing and 3530-1750KV brushless outrunner motors produces realistic jet turbine soundApart from the F-14A kit, HobbyBoss also released three other versions of this kit over the years. These include the F-14B and F-14D and also the F-14A again. This time the kit has been named “Persian Cat” which, as you might have guessed, covers the F-14A in the service of the Iranian Air Force. This Bind-N-Fly Basic model is equipped with a Spektrum 2.4GHz DSMX® receiver featuring AS3X® (Artificial Stabilization–3-aXis) technology that works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence so you enjoy a sense of stability and precision that makes it feel like you're flying a much larger, expertly tuned aircraft.

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Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F110-GE-400 afterburning turbofans, 16,333lbf (72.65kN) thrust eachdry, 26,950lbf (119.9kN) with afterburner [N 4] Includes “group” information, which your software should interpret as separate parts and allow you to move the wing flaps, tailfins, landing gear, and canopy. Chronological Listing of Iranian Air Force Grumman F-14 Tomcat". ejection-history.org.uk. Archived from the original on 4 July 2009 . Retrieved 23 September 2009. [ unreliable source?] The Tamiya 1:48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat stands out for its exceptional attention to detail and the high level of customization it offers. The kit allows you to choose from different configurations, including ordnance configurations and whether you want the model to be in flight or on the ground. The wings are movable, thanks to a cogwheel construction in the main part of the fuselage, allowing you to adjust them as you see fit. The kit also includes decals for three different markings, giving you the freedom to create a model that is truly unique. The quality of the components and the level of detail make this model a joy to build and a standout addition to any collection. Subsection 3: Pros & ConsTip: If you would like to bring your F-14 Tomcat model to the next level consider using an airbrush. Special Mentions Eduard Danger Zone Many RC pilots have dreamed of flying an F-14 one day — and the E-flite® F-14 Tomcat Twin 40mm EDF makes that dream a reality! It arrives fully-assembled and nearly ready to fly right out of the box including a factory-installed receiver with exclusive Spektrum™ AS3X® and optional-use SAFE® Select technologies. It's ready to bind to your 6+ channel DSMX®/DMS2® equipped computer transmitter, plus you'll receive real-time telemetry data including battery voltage, current, motor RPM and more via compatible Spektrum AirWare™ equipped radios. The twin 40mm fans and brushless outrunner motors are compatible with affordable and common 4S 2200mAh 30+C batteries to deliver an excellent blend of performance and flight times. Full-flying stabs and functional 3-position variable-sweep wings deliver an incomparable flying experience you can't get anywhere else. The fully-molded EPO airframe is durable, lightweight, and factory-finished to pay tribute to the U.S. Navy's VF-2 "Bounty Hunters" squadron. The fixed landing gear plus steerable nose wheel makes it easy to taxi, takeoff and land on smooth surfaces — or remove the landing gear for more speed and vertical performance when hand launching over and landing on grass. With the F-14 Tomcat Twin 40mm EDF you're closer to being a TOPGUN than ever before. Taghvaee, Babak. "Persian cats of war". Air International, Vol. 100, No. 3, March 2021. pp.34–41. ISSN 0306-5634. Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Lexington Park, Maryland. It is a former VX-23 flight test squadron aircraft. [215]

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The hardpoints between nacelles include two on centerline plus four others next to nacelles. Points between nacelles can only carry a maximum of four missiles at one time. Each wing glove can carry one large pylon for larger missiles, with one rail on the outboard side of the pylon for a Sidewinder. McDonnell Douglas and Grumman were selected as finalists in December 1968. Grumman was selected for the contract award in January 1969. [15] Grumman's design reused the TF30 engines from the F-111B, though the Navy planned on replacing them with the Pratt & Whitney F401-400 engines under development for the Navy, along with the related Pratt & Whitney F100 for the USAF. [16] Though lighter than the F-111B, it was still the largest and heaviest U.S. fighter to fly from an aircraft carrier, a consequence of the requirement to carry the large AWG-9 radar and AIM-54 Phoenix missiles (from the F-111B) and an internal fuel load of 16,000lb (7,300kg). [17]

HobbyBoss’ F-14 family of 1/48 kits is the oldest one of the modern trio and is widely considered the worst one but that does not mean it is a bad kit. It is actually a very good kit and it is miles ahead of the old F-14 kits by Revell, Academy, Italeri, and possibly even Hasegawa.