F-14A Tomcat 160665 VF-1 US Navy (w/optional decal) in 1:72 scale
This is the F-14A Tomcat 160665 VF-1 US Navy (w/optional decal) in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The F-14A Tomcat BuNo 160665, flown by VF-1 "Wolfpack" of the U.S. Navy, was a defining symbol of American naval air power during the Cold War. What set this aircraft apart was its use of variable-geometry (swing) wings, which gave it unmatched performance across a wide range of speeds and combat conditions. As an early-production F-14A, 160665 was equipped with the powerful AWG-9 radar and could carry the long-range AIM-54 Phoenix missile—allowing it to engage multiple targets beyond visual range, a capability far ahead of its time. Deployed aboard aircraft carriers, VF-1 and this Tomcat brought cutting-edge air superiority and fleet defense to the high seas, making it one of the most iconic and formidable fighters in naval aviation history.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The F-14A Tomcat BuNo 160665, flown by VF-1 "Wolfpack" of the U.S. Navy, was a defining symbol of American naval air power during the Cold War. What set this aircraft apart was its use of variable-geometry (swing) wings, which gave it unmatched performance across a wide range of speeds and combat conditions. As an early-production F-14A, 160665 was equipped with the powerful AWG-9 radar and could carry the long-range AIM-54 Phoenix missile—allowing it to engage multiple targets beyond visual range, a capability far ahead of its time. Deployed aboard aircraft carriers, VF-1 and this Tomcat brought cutting-edge air superiority and fleet defense to the high seas, making it one of the most iconic and formidable fighters in naval aviation history.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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