Calibre Wings 1:72 F-14A Tomcat USN Red Eagle 114

Description

Calibre Wings 1:72 Aircraft CA72TP04
Grumman F-14A Tomcat Diecast Model
USN, Red Eagle 114, USNFWS TOPGUN, NAS Miramar, CA
Limited Edition
1:72 Scale
Length
Width
Grumman F-14A Tomcat
10.25"
10.75"
In 1969, the US Navy established its Fighter Weapons School (NFWS), more popularly known as TOPGUN, at NAS Miramar, California. Its objective was to develop, refine and teach air combat maneuvering tactics and techniques to selected fleet air crews flying against aggressor squadrons. The aggressor aircraft are flown by TOPGUN instructors in a way that simulates the tactics and capabilities of air forces deemed most likely to be a threat to the US. The NFWS merged into the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) at NAS Fallon, Nevada in 1996.
Please note:
An optional
display stand
is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Grumman F-14A Tomcat
Designed to carry the formidable long range AIM-54 Phoenix missile, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was first flown on December 21st, 1970. Made famous by the Hollywood film Top Gun, the F-14 replaced the F-4 Phantom II as the US Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter. Its design includes a variable geometry wing that can sweep back for high speed supersonic intercepts and forward for improved positioning in air to air dogfights. Nicknamed "Bombcat," the F-14 spent much of its late career in an air-to-ground role, carrying the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) system.
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Calibre Wings' F-14s include many detailed features that set them apart from models from other manufacturers:
Hinged/removable canopy with detailed crew figures
Interchangeble extended/retracted landing gear modules
Movable swing wings
Movable glove vanes
Movable horizontal stablizers
Hinged movable speedbrakes
Interchangeable open/closed engine nozzles
Jet intake covers
Wheel chocks
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Calibre Wings 1:72 Aircraft
The Calibre Wings 1:72 range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Calibre Wings models are remarkably accurate replicas of their real life counterparts. They are constructed with a significant diecast metal content and include a wealth of features not typically found on other diecast models.
Calibre Wings 1:72 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.
Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
Detailed pilot and crew figures.
Selected moveable control surfaces.
Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
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