F-14B Tomcat “USS George Washington” 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. It featured new “Fox 3” active-radar missiles, variable sweep wings, and advanced flight controls which automatically tailored the jet to its flight envelope. It would fly into the books as a legendary interceptor and multi-role fighter alike, helped especially by it’s feature in the 1986 movie; Top Gun.

Designed with speed in mind, the variable sweep permitted for high speeds and high maneuverability in one same package. The wings would come all the way out for low-speed handling, or sweep completely back to 68 degrees for maximum acceleration. Unfortunately, this package led to increased complexity, tremendous weight, and unreliable nature due to its underperforming TF-30 powerplants. These attributes were somewhat combatted by the upgraded F-14B variant, which had new General Electric F-110 powerplants that improved on the otherwise lackluster acceleration. These later B and D models began to additionally take on new weaponry, increased payloads and targeting pods, leading to the type becoming a pseudo “multirole interceptor” for various different combat missions.

Flying from the USS George Washington carrier, this F-14B was #102 of the VF-103 squadron which operated in the turn of the 21st century. It carries a low visibility grey camouflage across most of the body, with a detailed skull and crossbones on outside of the tail that represent the “Jolly Rogers” strike fighter squad. Die-Cast version has an accurate paint scheme, etched panel lines, pad printed decals, optional landing gear and display stand to show the model in flight. Die-Cast version has an accurate paint scheme, etched panel lines, pad printed decals, optional landing gear and display stand to show the model in flight. Features a set of attachable weaponry and variable “swinging” wings like the real F-14! Measures 10.25”l with a 10.75” wingspan at 1:72 scale.  

• Features a high-quality paint scheme, etched panel lines and pad printed decals that reflect #102 during its service in VF-103 on the USS George Washington carrier.
• Antennas, reflective lights, and surface details have been carefully added to the model, including attention to the internal weapons and landing gear bays.
• Includes deployed or retracted landing gear and a display stand to show the aircraft in flight configuration, with swinging wings just like the real F-14!
• Features a full set of weaponry, including AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-7 Sparrow air to air missiles, with 2 types of guided bombs and a pair of fuel tanks.
• Has an opening canopy and pair of pilot figurines which can be placed in the cockpit.
• Measures 10.25”l with a 10.75” wingspan at 1:72 Scale.
• Highly collectible and officially licensed by Northrop Grumman.