F-14A TOMCAT BLACK KNIGHT PLASTIC MODEL KIT 1/32 TAMIYA

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Tamiya 1/32 Grumman F-14A Tomcat “Black Knights” (60313) The Grumman F-14A Tomcat remains one of the most iconic fighter-bombers ever built, serving as a premier air-defense interceptor and later evolving into a precision strike aircraft. Tamiya’s 1/32 scale “Black Knights” edition is a flagship large-scale kit that captures the Tomcat’s massive presence, advanced avionics, and combat loadout with exceptional accuracy. This updated release includes newly designed parts to replicate modern antennas, sensors, and the full suite of strike-capable equipment used by VF-154 “Black Knights” aboard the USS Kitty Hawk . The kit features movable swing-wings, metal-reinforced landing gear, a complete weapons package, and detailed crew figures — delivering one of the most realistic Tomcat builds available. Features • Scale: 1/32 • Overall length: 598 mm • Overall width: 612 mm • Accurately rendered airframe • Movable swing-wings using metal parts & screws • Full armament loadout, including: • AIM-54 Phoenix • AIM-9 Sidewinder • GBU-16 & GBU-24 laser-guided bombs • AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN targeting pod • Updated parts for modern antennas & sensors • Open/closed canopy options • Boarding ladder included (deployable) • Metal-reinforced landing gear struts for strength • Three figures included: • Pilot • RIO (Radar Intercept Officer) • Catapult officer • Decals for five aircraft Historical Background • First flight in 1970, serving as a top air-defense fighter • Upgraded in the 1990s for air-to-ground strike missions • Equipped with the AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN pod from 1996, enabling precision bombing at long range • VF-154 “Black Knights” operated from USS Kitty Hawk, with combat history in Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Shield. F-14As were employed with the VF-154 from 1984, and used extensively in Operation Desert Shield during the Gulf War in 1… Model Highlights • One of Tamiya’s most detailed aircraft kits • Massive display presence thanks to the 1/32 scale • Movable wings allow you to display take-off or supersonic sweep angles • Includes modern strike-loadout weapons and targeting systems • Perfect for collectors, advanced builders, and Tomcat enthusiasts Included Components • Full plastic model kit • Metal parts & screws (wing mechanism, landing gear reinforcement) • Clear canopy parts • Three crew figures • Full weapons suite • Decal sheet (5 aircraft options) • Illustrated instruction manual What’s in the Box 1 x Tamiya 60313 – Grumman F-14A Tomcat “Black Knights” (1/32 Scale)