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Description
The Italeri F-14A Tomcat (HC-2667) showcases the story of the US Navy’s first super‑fighter, charting the type’s development and operational milestones across decades of service.
Aircraft History Highlights
- Developed with lessons from the F-111 programme; the Navy’s F-111B variant was built by Grumman.
- F-14A first flew on 21 December 1970, with production aircraft entering squadron service in 1973.
- VF-1 and VF-2 sailed with USS Enterprise on her final Vietnam deployment, though no combat occurred.
- Combat debut in 1981, downing two Libyan Su-22s over the Gulf of Sirte.
- Subsequently updated and active in the Iran–Iraq War, the First and Second Gulf Wars, operations over the former Yugoslavia, and skirmishes across the Mediterranean.
A compelling choice for enthusiasts of modern naval aviation and Tomcat history, centred on one of the Cold War’s most recognisable carrier-borne fighters.
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Specifications
The U.S. Navys first super-fighter, the F-14, was developed partially on the basis of experience gained with the F-111, a multi-role plane designed by General Dynamics, the Navy version of which, the F111B, was built by Grumman. The F-14A first flew on 21st December 1970, and production-line models started reaching squadrons in 1973. Squadrons VF-1 and VF-2 accompanied the last voyage of the aircraft carrier Enterprise in Vietnam, yet never saw combat. The Tomcat would not see action until 1981, when it shot down two Libyan Su-22s during an encounter over the Gulf of Sirte. Since then the F-14 has been updated several times and has taken parts in various conflicts in the Middle East (Iran-Iraq war, 1st and 2nd Gulf War), as well as in operations over the former Yugoslavia and minor skirmishes over the Mediterranean.
Key Info:
- Brand: Italeri
- Part No: HC-2667
- Barcode: 8001283026673
- Scale: 1:48
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