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*US Navy F-14A Tomcat VF-111 “Sundowners” USS Carl Vinson 1986 Hobby Master HA5228 scale 1:72
US Navy F-14A Tomcat VF-111 “Sundowners” USS Carl Vinson 1986 Hobby Master HA5228 scale 1:72
Highly detailed die-cast Hobby Master Air Power series models in 1:72 scale
Highly detailed die-cast Hobby Master Air Power series models in 1:72 scale
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US Navy F-14A Tomcat VF-111 “Sundowners” USS Carl Vinson 1986 Hobby Master HA5228 scale 1:72
Highly detailed die-cast Hobby Master Air Power series models in 1:72 scale
Scale 1:72
Professionally painted.
Great attention to detail.
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied).
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided.
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions.
Canopy can be displayed open or closed.
Pilot figure included.
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
Highly collectable.
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, variable sweep wings capable of supersonic flight. The aircraft is crewed by a Pilot and a Radar Intercept Officer who share the tasks of navigation, target acquisition, ECM and weapons usage. The Tomcat was operated by the United States Navy and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force only. The name “Tomcat” is said to come from the call-sign used by Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly which conformed to the USN tradition of giving Grumman aircraft feline names.
The VF-111 “Sundowners” began flying the Grumman F-14A Tomcat in October 1978 and deployed twice onboard the USS Kitty Hawk. In March 1983 VF-111 sailed with the USS Carl Vinson on its maiden world cruise. During the eight months of deployment VF-111 carried out 1,400 carrier landings and 3,000 flight hours. In 1986 VF-111 flew more than 4,000 flight hours and accumulated 7,000 hours of accident free flight hours. Ironically F-14A 160660 crashed July 16, 1992 ending the accident free record.
Additional Info
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Stock#HA5228
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialDie-cast Metal
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraModern
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AircraftF-14 (Tomcat)
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter-Bomber
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.