Grumman F-14D Tomcat Aircraft 'VF-2 Bounty Hunters USS Constellation' (1990s) United States Navy 1/100 Diecast Model Airplane

Grumman F-14D Tomcat Aircraft 'VF-2 Bounty Hunters USS Constellation' (1990s) United States Navy 1/100 Diecast Model Airplane

$73.52
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Grumman F-14D Tomcat Aircraft 'VF-2 Bounty Hunters USS Constellation' (1990s) United States Navy 1/100 Diecast Model Airplane

Grumman F-14D Tomcat Aircraft 'VF-2 Bounty Hunters USS Constellation' (1990s) United States Navy 1/100 Diecast Model Airplane

$73.52
  • Brand new 1/100 scale diecast airplane model of Grumman F-14D Tomcat Aircraft 'VF-2 - Bounty Hunters - USS Constellation' (1990s) United States Navy die cast model.
  • Brand new box.
  • Detailed exterior.
  • True-to-scale detail.
  • Comes with a display stand.
  • This model does not have any openings.
  • Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
  • Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
  • Dimensions approximately L-7.75 - Wingspan-7.5 inches.
  • Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy - realistic feel.
HISTORY ASPECTS:The Grumman F-14D Tomcat represented the final and most advanced variant of the famous carrier-based interceptor developed for the U.S. Navy during the Cold War. Featuring upgraded General Electric F110 engines - improved avionics - digital flight systems - and the powerful AN/APG-71 radar - the F-14D significantly enhanced the Tomcat’s combat capabilities. Originally designed to defend carrier battle groups against long-range Soviet bombers using the AIM-54 Phoenix missile - the aircraft evolved into a highly versatile multirole platform capable of fleet defense - precision strike - and reconnaissance missions.One of the Navy’s most storied fighter squadrons - VF-2 “Bounty Hunters - ” operated the F-14D during the 1990s while deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation. The squadron had a long and distinguished lineage dating back to World War II - and by the late twentieth century it had transitioned to the Tomcat as its primary combat aircraft. During deployments in the Pacific and the Middle East - VF-2 conducted numerous patrols - interception missions - and carrier strike group defense operations - demonstrating the Tomcat’s enduring effectiveness as both a long-range interceptor and strike fighter.F-14Ds from VF-2 participated in several key U.S. military operations during the decade. Aircraft from USS Constellation deployments supported Operation Southern Watch over Iraq - enforcing the southern no-fly zone established after the Gulf War. Tomcats flew combat air patrols - reconnaissance sorties - and strike missions - often carrying precision-guided munitions alongside their traditional air-to-air weapons. These operations highlighted the transformation of the F-14 from a pure interceptor into a capable multirole combat aircraft during the final years of its service before the type was eventually retired in the early twenty-first century.This 1:100 scale model captures the sleek lines and powerful presence of one of the U.S. Navy’s most iconic fighters during its 1990s service aboard USS Constellation - making it an excellent addition to any aviation enthusiast’s collection.

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