Model of an aircraft carrier with a fighter jet on the deck, featuring a brand logo.
Model of a fighter jet with a white background
Collage of F-14A Tomcat fighter jet images with different views and angles.
Model of an aircraft carrier with a fighter jet on the deck, featuring a brand logo.
Model of a fighter jet with a white background
Collage of F-14A Tomcat fighter jet images with different views and angles.

1/48 Academy F-14A Tomcat USN 12253

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SKU: ACD12253
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1/48 Academy F-14A Tomcat USN Model Kit

Build an authentic replica of the legendary Grumman F-14A Tomcat, the U.S. Navy's iconic variable-sweep wing fighter that dominated carrier operations from the 1970s through the 2000s. This detailed 1/48 scale model kit from Academy captures the distinctive features of America's premier fleet defense interceptor, immortalized in popular culture and naval aviation history.

Key Features

  • Variable-Sweep Wing Design - Accurately molded wings can be positioned in swept or extended configuration
  • Detailed Cockpit - Features pilot and RIO (Radar Intercept Officer) seats, instrument panels, and consoles
  • Authentic Armament - Includes AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow, and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles plus M61 Vulcan cannon
  • Multiple Marking Options - Decals for various U.S. Navy squadrons and operational periods
  • Panel Line Detail - Crisp engraved panel lines and surface details for realistic appearance
  • Landing Gear - Detailed undercarriage with option to display extended or retracted

About the F-14A Tomcat

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat served as the U.S. Navy's primary air superiority fighter from 1974 to 2006. Designed to defend carrier battle groups against Soviet bombers and missiles, the F-14A featured revolutionary variable-sweep wings, powerful twin engines, and the advanced AWG-9 radar system capable of tracking multiple targets simultaneously. The Tomcat's combination of speed, range, and firepower made it one of the most formidable fighters of the Cold War era.

Perfect For

This kit appeals to military aviation enthusiasts, Cold War aircraft collectors, and modelers interested in U.S. Navy subjects. The detailed cockpit and optional wing positions provide opportunities for customization and dynamic display options suitable for intermediate to advanced modelers.

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Complete your model with quality acrylic paints in authentic U.S. Navy colors including Gull Gray and White. Browse our selection of 1/48 Academy jet aircraft to build an entire naval aviation collection.

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