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Academy 12578 1/72 F-14B VF-103 Jolly Rogers Model Kit
A supersonic fighter, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine aircraft with two crew, an aviator and a Radar Intercept Officer. The Tomcat has only ever operated with the US Navy as well as the Islamic Republic of Iran. The nickname of “Tomcat” stems from the call sign of Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly who ascribed to the USN’s tradition of naming Grumman aircraft with feline monikers. The Grumman F-14B (163217) operated with the "Jolly Rogers" (VF-103) in early 1999. In 2001 the aircraft moved to VF-102. In the summer of 2003, it was returned to VF-103. The aircraft was the first VF-103 F-14 to acquire the Sparrow Hawk HUD (2004). The aircraft obtained a new paint scheme in 2005 for the 60th anniversary of VF-103 flying F-14s. This kit contains transparent and plastic parts for the faithful recreation of USN F-14B with two finishing options in 1/72 scale. The fully assembled model is 26.6cm long and 7.3cm tall.
Key Features:
New 2022 Release
Unassembled and unpainted
High-quality grey plastic parts
Features highly detailed Interior and cockpit
Landing gear
Engraved panel lines and rivets
Swing-wings extended or closed
Includes:
Plastic and transparent parts ready for assembling USN F-14B
Arsenal of Air-Air Weapons
Cartograf decals
Detailed manual
Four finishing options for
F-14B BuNo.163217, Commander's aircraft of VF-103 on its final cruise, 2004
AA-101/BuNo. 162705, 2004
Technical Specifications:
1/72 scale model kit
Length 26.6cm
Height 7.3cm
