It’s Tomcat time. There is no other jet on the planet that has a larger or more devoted following than the F-14, and it’s one of our favorites to share with you.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a preorder. All JETs will ship the week of Feb. 9th.
Our last F-14 release coincided with the release of Top Gun: Maverick, and the run cut from BuNo 161869 “Splinter” quickly sold out.
We are stoked to bring you a second edition of 161869 with all new colors, and we’ve brought back the stabilizer shape!
The F-14:
Equipped with long-range AIM-54 Phoenix air-to-air missiles and a cutting-edge Radar Homing and Warning (RHAW) system, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine, variable-sweep wing, carrier-capable supersonic fighter developed for the U.S. Navy’s Naval Fighter Experimental program.
With a top speed of 1,544 mph, the Tomcat could engage multiple threats from over 90 miles away, serving as the Navy’s premier maritime air superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor, and tactical reconnaissance platform.
Engineered to counter agile enemy aircraft, anti-ship cruise missiles, and strategic bombers, the Tomcat was a dominant force in the skies, remaining a cornerstone of U.S. Naval Aviation well into the mid-2000s.
The JETs
Vol. 25-02 was cut from F-14A 161869 also known as "Splinter." This jet served with multiple United States Navy squadrons and ended its tenure with NSAWC (Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, aka TOPGUN). This jet was painted in artic blue camo. Our first release of this jet featured grey and blue paint colors. This new release is offered in Dark Blue, Blue Camo (bi-color), Grey, and Vertical Stabilizer. The Vertical Stabilizer JETs feature full color printed art that matches what was on the jet while it served at NSAWC. Additionally, the Grey and Dark Blue JETs will be available with wings swept or wings spread art. The option to select a wing configuration expires after release day. Future fulfillment will be random. Only 200 total JETs are available, 50 of which are Stabilizers.
We are also releasing JETs Vol. 25-03 alongside 25-02: another Tomcat JET (cut from 160900). For more info on 25-03, please visit its listing on the homepage. The following combos/sets can be purchased that include JETs from 25-02 (BuNBo 161869) and 25-03 (BuNo 160900):
STAB Set: One each of the Vertical Stabilizers JETs
Squadron Set: Dark Blue 161869 + Grey VF-142 + Grey VF-32 JETs
Only 200 JETs were cut from these panels and many variants will sell out quickly.