





A premium 1/72 scale diecast model of a Grumman F-14B Tomcat - 163225, VF-102 Diamondbacks , 2002 "OEF".
This premium model features:
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine aircraft with variable sweep wings for supersonic flight. It has a pilot and a radar intercept officer who handle navigation, target acquisition, ECM, and weapons. The Tomcat was used by the United States Navy and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Its name "Tomcat" comes from Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly's call-sign, following the tradition of naming Grumman aircraft after felines.
VF-102 "Diamondbacks" was established on July 1, 1955, as VA-36 and quickly became VF-102. In June 1994, it got the F-14B. From September 19, 2002, to March 27, 2002, VF-102 was on the USS Theodore Roosevelt supporting "Operation Enduring Freedom." During "OEF," VF-102 had 5,000 combat missions, dropped 680 bombs, and guided 50,000 pounds of precision munitions. After 159 days at sea, VF-102 converted to the F/A-18F. In 2003, the F-14B was moved to VF101.
Role: | Carrier-based multi-role strike fighter |
First Flight: | F-14A 1970, F-14B (F-14A+) 1986, F-14D 1990 |
Last Production Year: | F-14D July 20, 1992 |
Number All Variants Produced: | 710 |
Crew: | 2 (pilot and radar intercept officer) |
Length: | 62 ft 8 inches |
Wingspan (Swept): | 38 ft 2.5 inches |
Wingspan (Unswept): | 64 ft 1.5 inches |
Height: | 16 ft |
Powerplants: | F-14A 2 x P&W TF-30-P414A, F-14B 2 x GE F-110-GE-400, F-14D 2 x GE F-110-GE-400 |
Maximum Thrust: | F-14A 34,154 lbs, F-14B 56,400 lbs, F-14D 56,400 lbs |
Maximum Speed: | F-14A 1,544 mph (Mach 2.38), F-14B 1,544 mph (Mach 2.38), F-14D 1,544 mph (Mach 2.38) |
Ceiling: | F-14A 50,000+ ft, F-14B 53,000+ ft, F-14D 53,000+ ft |
Range: | F-14A 1,730 nm, F-14B 2,050 nm, F-14D 2,050 nm |
Empty: | F-14A 40,104 pounds, F-14B 41,780 pounds, F-14D 43,735 pounds |
Maximum: | F-14A 72,000 pounds, F-14B 74,349 pounds, F-14D 74,349 pounds |
1 x MK-61A1 Vulcan 20mm cannon
Maximum Weight: 13,000 lbs. of combined ordnance
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Magnificent. Securely packed and top quality. Very nice model. For me 10/10. It was exactly as described on the website. Many thanks.
The model is actually a 10/10...it is an incredibly beautiful piece. 1/2 star removed for instruction clarity. In short: IM MAVERICK...YOU CAN BE GOOSE!!! I broke it the first day. The instructions give the impression the pylons can be removed. I was able to fix it but i just wish the instruction card was a little clearer that those should not be removed. the back is also blank, a waste of space that couldve been used to give other load-out options. Other than my brain fart...a very well molded, painted and put together piece. Id buy it again.
This premium F14 model is absolutely top quality! Very heavy metal and with the ability to move the wings in and out, it is a masterpiece!! Highly recommend you will not be disappointed!
Excellent model very heavy
High quality is real!
Very high quality model with customizable parts. Im proud to have it on my living room shelf