Tamiya 60313 - 1/32 F-14A Tomcat VF-154 Black Knights 田宮軍事模型戰機 雙星孖星  [60313]

• Tamiya is proud to present the 1/32 Scale Grumman F-14A Tomcat "Ebony Knights". The F-14A Tomcat remains the most efficient fighter-bombers in the world. Since its very first flight in 1970, the F-14 underwent various improvements. Tamiya now provides an updated variation of its famous 1/32 scale replica of this big cat. New parts have already been designed to replicate every antenna and sensor which has been fitted regarding real plane. Additionally find parts to load your model aided by the latest weapons like the GBU-16 and GBU-24 laser guided bombs along with a AN/AAQ-14 focusing on pod
• Variable geometry
  The most outstanding aviation characteristic associated with the Tomcat has always been its adjustable geometry concept or swing-wings, which are computer managed. Wings is angled at the least 20 degrees backwards for take-off, and 68 degrees for super-sonic trip. This attribute has been reproduced on the model and you may express the configuration you want.
• In regards to the Grumman F-14A Tomcat "Black Knights"
  From the time its very first flight in 1970, the U.S. Navy&39;s F-14 Tomcat was one of the better top Air Defense Fighter. From 1990, in addition to its part as an interceptor, the F-14A, noted because of its long range and superior tools systems had been designated as an air-to-ground attack plane. With this particular brand new role, the Tomcat ended up being fitted with a fresh weapons toolbox. Since 1996, the F-14A employs the AN/AAQ-14 focusing on pod, called the LANTIRN. This targeting pod provides the F-14A accuracy bombing capability by procuring goals for nose-mounted infrared laser or other laser guided weapons. The AN/AAQ-14 targeting pod contains a high-resolution, forward-looking infrared sensor (which displays an infrared image associated with the target on pilot), a laser designator-rangefinder for exact distribution of laser-guided munitions, target monitoring computer software, and more. The LANTIRN, coupled with GBU-16 and GBU-24 guided bombs, enables precision striking with a moment margin of error from several meters down to tens of centimeters. This accuracy can be realized at long-range. The VF-154 Ebony Knights is connected to the USS Kittyhawk, homeported at Yokosuka Harbor, Japan. The Black Knights were created after WWII, and had been deployed to the Korean and Vietnam War. F-14A were employed utilizing the VF-154 from 1984, and utilized extensively in Operation Desert Shield during the Gulf War in 1990.
  

Specs and qualities:

• Fighter-Bomber Grumman F-14A Tomcat plastic construction kit.
• 1/32 Scale
• General size: 598mm, Overall width: 612mm.
• The type of the aircraft has been accurately rendered.
• Kit employs metallic components and screws to really make the wing movable.
• The full selection of armament including Phoenix missiles, GBU-16 and GBU-24 laser guided bombs are supplied also a AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN focusing on pod.
• Includes 3 figures, 2 pilots and a catapult officer, and decals for 5 aircraft.