F-14A Tomcat USN VF-41 Black Aces, AJ100, USS Nimitz, 1978 Diecast Model Airplane
Scale: 1:144
Wingspan: 5.25"
Model Length: 5.25"
Item #: CW589728
Limited Edition: Only 2000 of these models were made worldwide!
The Century Wings "1:144 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 1:144 diecast for detail and accuracy.
Century Wings 1:144 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.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Permanently extended landing gear.
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
This beautiful rendition of the famous Black Aces’ F-14 Tomcat can either be displayed "on the catapult" in its "carrier deck" display case or "in-flight" with the included display stand. Furthermore, the wings can be positioned in varying levels of sweep position.
Century Wings’ 1:144 scale F-14s are constructed almost entirely of diecast metal. The series features a detailed selection of weapons, and landing gear and doors fixed in the down position for easy display. The standard release includes an articulated swing wing that can be configured in varying sweep positions, and certain special releases feature a “launch configuration” with wings fixed in the full-forward position, with leading and trailing edge flaps permanently deployed and the nose-gear compressed with launch bar extended to engage the catapult shuttle. Included is a simulated carrier deck with acrylic cover to showcase the model and removable pilot figures.
Designed to carry the formidable long range AIM-54 Phoenix missile, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat replaced the F-4 Phantom II as the US Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter and was first flown on December 21st, 1970. The aircraft features a variable geometry wing that can sweep back for high speed supersonic intercepts and forward for enhanced maneuverability in air to air dogfights. In service from 1974 to 2006, the F-14 scored its first kill in 1981 over the Gulf of Sidra downing two Libyan aircraft. Over the course of its lifespan, the Tomcat saw several enhancements. Carrying the Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS), it replaced the RF-8G Crusader. Earning the nickname 'Bombcat', it also took over from the A-6 Intruder in the air-to-ground role, carrying the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) system.
