{"product_id":"tamiya-1-48-grumman-f-14a-tomcat-late-model-carrier-launch-set","title":"Tamiya 1\/48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat (late model) Carrier Launch Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ugs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-mast\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ugs-eyebrow\"\u003eTamiya 1\/48 Military Aircraft Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ugs-title\"\u003eGrumman F-14A Tomcat (Late Model) Carrier Launch Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-chips\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\/48 Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLate Model F-14A\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCarrier Launch Set\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eCarrier Launch Set\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tamiya 1\/48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat (Late Model) Carrier Launch Set recreates the U.S. Navy's twin-engine, variable-sweep-wing fighter in a carrier takeoff configuration. The kit features dedicated components for depicting the Tomcat with its nose lowered, wings swept forward, and flaps and slats extended in preparation for a catapult launch. Late-production aircraft details include the AN\/AXX-1 Television Camera System (TCS) chin pod, electronic countermeasures antennas, updated ejection seats, and cockpit instrumentation. The completed aircraft measures approximately 398mm (15.67 inches) long with a wingspan of 408mm (16.06 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe set includes two types of catapult spreader components and a paper flight deck sheet for creating a carrier launch display. A selection of standard and laser-guided bombs, air-to-air missiles, and a reconnaissance camera pod allows builders to represent different operational equipment configurations. Two crew figures wearing late-service flight uniforms are included, while durable wing spar components provide secure assembly of the aircraft's extended wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eSpec Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-hl\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3v18M7 6l5 3 5-3M6 11h12M7 17l5-3 5 3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eCarrier Launch Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eDedicated parts depict the lowered nose gear stance along with forward-swept wings and extended flaps and slats for an accurate catapult launch pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2v4M12 18v4M2 12h4M18 12h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eLate-Model Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eFeatures the AN\/AXX-1 TCS chin pod, AN\/ALQ-126 ECM antennas, updated cockpit instrumentation, and late-production ejection seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3l7 3v6c0 4-3 7-7 9-4-2-7-5-7-9V6z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eWeapons and Payload Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIncludes standard and laser-guided bombs, air-to-air missiles, and a reconnaissance camera pod for varied loadout configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ugs-sub\"\u003eAlso featured\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ugs-flist\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDurable wing spar components for secure assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTwo catapult spreader options\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePaper aircraft carrier flight deck display sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTwo aircrew figures in late-service flight uniforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCompleted length of approximately 398mm (15.67 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCompleted wingspan of approximately 408mm (16.06 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eContents Manifest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ugs-manifest\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\/48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat (Late Model) Carrier Launch plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePaper aircraft carrier flight deck sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTwo aircrew figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAir-to-air missile components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTwo types of catapult spreader components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReconnaissance camera pod components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStandard and laser-guided bomb components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLate-model cockpit and ejection seat components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAN\/AXX-1 TCS chin pod and electronic countermeasures antenna components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCarrier launch configuration components\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eData Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\" style=\"padding:0\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"ugs-spec\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamiya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrumman F-14A Tomcat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e398mm (15.67 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWingspan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e408mm (16.06 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilitary Aircraft Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarrier launch configuration, two catapult spreader options, flight deck sheet, late-model cockpit, reconnaissance pod, multiple weapons options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"ugs-more\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eMore info: The F-14A Tomcat and this release \u003cspan class=\"pl\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"more-in\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Grumman F-14A Tomcat and This Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe Grumman F-14 Tomcat was an American twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep-wing fighter developed for the United States Navy, entering service in 1974 and serving until 2006. The F-14A was the original and most widely produced variant, with later-production aircraft gaining improved electronic countermeasures, targeting systems, and the AN\/AXX-1 Television Camera System for visual identification at range. During the 1990s the Tomcat's role expanded to precision ground attack, with LANTIRN-equipped aircraft able to employ laser-guided bombs alongside its original air-defense mission. Carrier launches required the nose gear to be compressed, wings swept forward, and flaps and slats configured for takeoff before catapult acceleration. Tamiya's 1\/48 aircraft series depicts this late-service F-14A configuration with the specialized equipment and accessories associated with a U.S. Navy carrier launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobby Time","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50690174714053,"sku":"TAM\/61122","price":140.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8355\/files\/tam61122_0.webp?v=1791912810","url":"https:\/\/www.usagundamstore.com\/products\/tamiya-1-48-grumman-f-14a-tomcat-late-model-carrier-launch-set","provider":"USA Gundam Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}