F-14B Tomcat “VF-32 Swordsmen” Die-Cast Model

Intended for defense of the US Navy’s carrier fleet, the F-14 Tomcat was high endurance, adaptable, and capable fighter for air superiority above enemy waters. Featuring revolutionary “Fox 3” active-radar missiles, variable sweep wings, and advanced flight controls, the aircraft could automatically tailor its flight envelope. Flying into the books as a legendary interceptor and multi-role fighter alike, it was famously seen in the 1986 film; Top Gun. 

• Features engraved panel lines, pad printed decals, and accurate paint scheme, with antennas, reflective lights, and surface details carefully replicated
• Includes deployed or retracted landing gear, swinging wings, opening canopy with pilot figurines, and display stand to show the model in flight
• Comes with a full set of weaponry, including AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-7 Sparrow air to air missiles, guided bombs, fuel tanks, and targeting pod
• Measures 10.25”l with a 10.75” wingspan at 1:72 scale
• Highly collectible and officially licensed

Designed with speed in mind, the variable sweep permitted both minimum-drag and high maneuverability in one complete package. The wings would swing all the way out for low-speed handling, or rotate back to 68 degrees for maximum velocity. Working in tandem with the low-bypass Pratt & Whitney TF-30 engines, the F-14 could attain beyond Mach 1 at sea level, and reach over 2.3 times the speed of sound at high altitude. Combine this kinetic prowess with the powerful AN/AWG-9 Pulse-Doppler radar unit in the nose and AIM-54 Pheonix active-radar missiles, and you have one of the best fleet-defense interceptors to grace the skies. 

Flown by one of the most well decorated and prestigious squadrons in the United States Navy, the VF-32 Swordsman carried out an entire decade of flawless operation and 17,000 hours of service with no accidents during their time with the F-14A. Upgrading in 1997 to the later F-14B model, the squadron would receive this specific example, nicknamed “Last Gypsy Roll” as part of their call to arms. Die-Cast version features a high-quality paint scheme, pad printed details, engraved panel lines, and surface detailing. It also includes retracted or deployed landing gear and display stand to show the model in flight, with a full set of weaponry and variable geometry “swinging” wings. Measures 10.25”l with a 10.75” wingspan at 1:72 scale.