1/72 Tamiya Jet Aircraft

Building Modern Jet Aircraft in 1/72 Scale

The 1/72 scale offers the perfect balance between detail and display space for modern jet aircraft collections. Tamiya's engineering excellence ensures that complex aircraft geometries, panel lines, and surface details are accurately reproduced while maintaining straightforward assembly that appeals to modelers at all skill levels.

Fifth-Generation Fighter Technology

The F-35 Lightning II family represents the pinnacle of modern combat aviation. The F-35A Lightning II conventional takeoff variant features detailed weapons bays, accurate stealth shaping, and optional open bay doors to display internal ordnance. The F-35B Lightning II includes the distinctive lift fan system for short takeoff and vertical landing operations, while the F-35C Lightning II showcases larger wings and reinforced landing gear for carrier operations.

Each F-35 variant kit features finely engraved panel lines replicating the aircraft's stealth surface treatment, detailed cockpit with instrument panel decals, optional position canopy, and comprehensive marking options for U.S. and allied air forces. The advanced sensor arrays, including the Electro-Optical Targeting System, are accurately represented in miniature.

Iconic Cold War and Modern Interceptors

The Grumman F-14D Tomcat captures the legendary fleet defender with its variable-geometry wings that can be positioned swept forward for landing or swept back for high-speed flight. The kit includes detailed cockpit for both pilot and radar intercept officer positions, optional position speed brakes, detailed landing gear, and markings for multiple U.S. Navy squadrons. The distinctive twin-tail configuration and powerful engines are faithfully reproduced.

The Douglas F4D-1 Skyray represents 1950s naval aviation innovation with its radical delta-wing design optimized for high-altitude interception. This unique aircraft set multiple climb records and served as the Navy's primary interceptor during the late 1950s.

Multi-Role Fighter Versatility

The F-16 Fighting Falcon revolutionized fighter design with its fly-by-wire controls and exceptional maneuverability. The F-16 CJ Fighting Falcon and F-16 CJ Block 50 kits feature detailed cockpit with side-stick controller, accurate bubble canopy, optional external fuel tanks and weapons including AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, detailed landing gear with optional position gear doors, and markings for multiple air forces worldwide.

Tamiya Quality and Detail

Since 1946, Tamiya has set the standard for scale model excellence. These 1/72 aircraft kits feature precision injection molding with minimal flash, engineered fit that requires minimal filler, clear parts molded in crystal-clear plastic for canopies and position lights, photo-etched details for antennas and access panels where appropriate, and comprehensive decal sheets printed by Cartograf for superior quality and accurate colors.

The 1/72 scale allows builders to create impressive collections without requiring extensive display space, while still capturing the essential character and details of each aircraft type. Panel lines are finely engraved rather than raised, allowing for realistic weathering and paint finishes.

Finishing Your Tamiya Jets

Achieve professional results with products from our Tamiya Paints collection, including accurate military colors for modern aircraft camouflage schemes. Enhance realism with Tamiya Weathering products to replicate exhaust staining, panel line washes, and operational wear. Complete your toolkit with Tamiya thinners and cleaners for optimal paint application.

Expand your aircraft collection with additional kits from our 1/72 Aircraft, Tamiya Aircraft, and Military Aircraft collections, covering all eras of aviation history from World War I biplanes through modern stealth fighters.