FineMold’s F-14 was first released in 2015 and it was delivered in a rather strange way. The kit sprues were bundled with the Japanese magazine “Model Graphix” and spread across 4 volumes of the said magazine. Later, however, the kit was released in the traditional boxed format, although only as of the A variant. As we delve into the world of F-14 Tomcat models, remember that each piece you assemble is a tribute to the skilled engineers who designed the real aircraft and the brave pilots who flew them. Now, let’s explore some of the best F-14 Tomcat models that you can bring to life in your own home. Best F-14 Tomcat Models Reviewed Tamiya 1:48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat: Experience the Thrill of Aviation History in Your Hands As we have grown to expect, GWH’s kit is excellent. However, just like their other kits also quite expensive and might not be the best choice for someone who’s just starting out with jet modeling.

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Vartabedian, Ralph (10 September 1986). "The Pentagon is a big help for the right military movie". Gainesville Sun. Gainesville, Florida. p.7B. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021 . Retrieved 17 January 2010. Gillespie, Paul W. (22 June 2018). "Navy F-14A Tomcat arrives at Naval Academy". Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, Maryland. Archived from the original on 23 June 2018 . Retrieved 22 June 2018. buno 162591 visible in photoThe F-14's fuselage and wings allow it to climb faster than the F-4, while the "twin-tail" empennage (dual vertical stabilizers with ventral fins on the engine nacelles) offers better stability. The F-14 is equipped with an internal 20mm M61 Vulcan rotary cannon mounted on the left side (unlike the Phantom, which was not equipped with an internal gun in the US Navy), and can carry AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow, and AIM-9 Sidewinder anti-aircraft missiles. The twin engines are housed in widely spaced nacelles. The flat area of the fuselage between the nacelles is used to contain fuel and avionics systems, such as the wing-sweep mechanism and flight controls, as well as weaponry since the wings are not used for carrying ordnance. [42] By itself, the fuselage provides approximately 40 to 60 percent of the F-14's aerodynamic lifting surface depending on the wing sweep position. [ citation needed] The lifting body characteristics of the fuselage allowed one F-14 to safely land after suffering a mid-air collision that sheared off more than half of the plane's right wing in 1991. [43] Sgarlato, Nico. "F-14 Tomcat" (in Italian). Aereonautica & Difesa magazine Edizioni Monografie SRL., December 1988. Texas Air Museum, Slaton, Texas, on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum, appeared in the films The Final Countdown and Executive Decision [158] Valenti, John (26 October 2022). "Last Grumman F-14 ever to fly set for display outside Nassau's Cradle of Aviation Museum". Newsday . Retrieved 30 May 2023. The F-14 Tomcat, a supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft, has been a favorite among model plane enthusiasts for decades. Its iconic design and historical significance make it a must-have addition to any collection. But with so many models on the market, how do you choose the one that’s right for you?

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Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, New York. Felix 101 from VF-31 is the last Tomcat to fly in U.S. Navy service. Final flight was from NAS Oceana, Virginia to the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport Long Island, New York on 4 October 2006 where it was displayed for a year and a half before being moved to Grumman Plant 25, [212] and then to the Cradle of Aviation Museum after the Grumman facility was sold. [213] a b "Tomcat Association". Archived from the original on 26 October 2016 . Retrieved 26 October 2016.

a b c d Cooper, Tom; Bishop, Farzad (16 September 2003). "Persian 'Cats". Arabian Peninsula & Persian Gulf Database. Air Combat Information Group. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. The F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing aircraft. The F-14 was the United States Navy’s primary maritime air superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor and tactical reconnaissance platform from 1974 to 2006.