1/48 Hobby Boss F-14D Super Tomcat

The final variant of the F-14 was the F-14D Super Tomcat. The F-14D variant was first delivered in 1991. The original TF-30 engines were replaced with GE F110-400 engines, similar to the F-14B. The F-14D also included newer digital avionics systems including a glass cockpit and replaced the AWG-9 with the newer AN/APG-71 radar. Other systems includedSJU-17 Naval Aircrew Common Ejection Seats (NACES) and Infra-red search and track (IRST).

Although the F-14D was to be the definitive version of the Tomcat, not all fleet units received the D variant. Congress decided not to shut production down and funded 55 aircraft as part of a compromise. A total of 37 new aircraft were completed, and 18 F-14A models were upgraded to D-models, designated F-14D for rebuild. An upgrade to the F-14D’s computer software to allow AIM-120 AMRAAM missile capability was planned but was later terminated.

Kit Features:

• Scale:1:48
• Item Type:Static kit
• Model Dimension:Length: 397.2mmWingspan: 233.3/407.0mm
• Total Plastic Parts:490+
• Total Sprues:22 sprues,upper fuselage,lower fuselage and tires
• Camouflage Scheme:US Navy
• Photo Etched Parts:1 piece
• More Features:Fuselage
  – Detailed fuselage w/accurate design
  – Ω (omega) shape canopy is 2-directional slide-moulded
  Wing
  – Wing sweep can be varied
  – Optional position flaps
  – External loads:AIM-9×2;AIM-7×2,AIM-54×6;Fuel Tanks×2
  Interior
  – Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin,
  – Crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses.
  Engine
  – Highly detailed Engines
  Tire
  – Grooved rubber tires