1:48 Tamiya Grumman F-14A Tomcat Model Kit

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat, a supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft, was developed for the United States Navy's Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program following the collapse of the F-111B project. It was the first of the American teen-series fighters, which were designed incorporating the experience of air combat against MiG fighters during the Vietnam War.

This specific model kit depicts the F-14A Tomcat variant, which was the initial two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather interceptor fighter variant for the U.S. Navy. It first flew on December 21, 1970 and fulfilled the dual roles of long-range interceptor and air superiority fighter, and later bomber. Deployed from 1974 to 2006, the F-14A successfully employed a "swing wing," which offered variable sweep.

The F-14A, which covers most of the early variants, was the most prolifically-produced variant of the Tomcat. 79 were exported to Iran before U.S.-Iranian relations began to deteriorate, and later took part in the Iran-Iraq War.

This model kit requires paint and assembly. The package dimensions are 41.0 cm (L) x 29.6 cm (W) x 8.6 cm (H), and it is a non-riding toy vehicle. The product is of Japanese origin.

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