Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes 586727
Grumman F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model
USN VF-154 Black Knights, NF101, USS Kitty Hawk, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003
Limited Edition
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Grumman F-14A Tomcat | | 10.25" | | 10.75" |
US Navy Fighter Squadron 154 (VF-154) Black Knights was the new designation given to VF-837 on February 4th, 1953. The squadron transitioned from the F-9F Panther through the FJ-3 Fury, F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II before upgrading to the F-14 Tomcat in October, 1983. The Black Knights deployed many times with the F-14 various Nimitz class carriers. The squadron's final cruise with the F-14 took place in 2003 aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. Upon return, VF-154 was redesignated VFA-154 and transitioned to the F/A-18F Super Hornet that it still operates to this day.
Limited Edition of 2000 pieces worldwide.
Designed to carry the formidable long range AIM-54 Phoenix missile, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was first flown on December 21st, 1970. Made famous by the Hollywood film Top Gun, the F-14 replaced the F-4 Phantom II as the US Navy’s primary maritime air superiority fighter. Its design includes a variable geometry wing that can sweep back for high speed supersonic intercepts and forward for improved positioning in air to air dogfights. Nicknamed “Bombcat,” the F-14 spent much of its late career in an air-to-ground role, carrying the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) system.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Century Wings' 1:72 scale F-14 series defined a new standard for detail and accuracy in diecast models of modern jet fighters. The mold itself is exceptionally rich in detail with every access panel, exhaust vent and antenna faithfully reproduced while the paint-finish is accented with an unprecedented number of crisp pad-printed markings adorning the entire airframe. The hinged canopy opens to reveal an extensively detailed cockpit interior with removable pilot figures and locks securely closed, leaving almost no visible gap. The complex F-14 landing gear and doors are reproduced as robust sub-assemblies that allow for quick and easy configuration for ground or in-flight display. A detailed selection of weapons is also provided that can be reconfigured just as easily. The standard release features an articulated swing wing that can be configured in varying sweep positions. Certain special releases feature the aircraft in "launch configuration" with wings fixed in the full-forward position, leading and trailing edge flaps permanently deployed and the nose-gear compressed with launch bar extended to engage the catapult shuttle.
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The Century Wings "1:72 Wings of Heroes" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Highly collectible, Century Wings models are setting a new standard in 1:72 diecast for detail and accuracy. Century Wings 1:72 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed removable pilot and crew figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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