Grumman F-14A Tomcat, 82nd TFS Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) 1987, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model

Air Power Series Highly detailed realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts Display stand included with interchangeable landing gear. Opening canopy with detailed cockpit, detachable ordnance loads. Measures 10.25” L x 10.75” Wingspan Box dimensions: 12.0” L x 12.0” L x 4.2” H Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above. The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, variable sweep wings capable of supersonic flight. The aircraft is crewed by a Pilot and a Radar Intercept Officer who share the tasks of navigation, target acquisition, ECM and weapons usage. The Tomcat was operated by the United States Navy and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force only. On May 15, 1981 F-14 3-6020 was the first F-14 to fire at a MiG-25. The Iranian F-14 fired an AIM-54 at a MiG-25RB making the pilot turn around and accelerate to 1,750 mph to evade the missile. This F-14 was one of the most successful during the war with Iraq by scoring approximately a dozen vi