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[E2] F-14A Tomcat (Low Visibility) 1/72
Description
The F-14A Tomcat is a carrier-based jet fighter of the United States Navy. The F-14A uses the AWG-9 (Aug-Nine) fire control system to chase up to 24 targets (enemies), and can simultaneously attack six of them with Phoenix missiles. The F-14A also uses a unique variable wing. The computer controls the angle of the wings to always be optimal. For example, when the aircraft slows down, the wings spread out to increase the lift. Conversely, when the aircraft is flying at high speed, the wings are folded to avoid resistance. Also, when the aircraft is on an aircraft carrier, the wings are folded so as not to get in the way. *Fire control system: A device that uses a radar attached to the nose to detect enemies, tracks them by radio waves, and launches missiles (missile launch is controlled by the pilot). Data: Crew: 2 pilots Aircraft width (wingspan at maximum extension): 19.54 m Aircraft length: 18.90 m Height (from ground to tip of vertical stabilizer): 4.88 m Engines: Pratt & Whitney P&W TF-30-P-412 (2) Thrust: 4,763 kg (9,480 kg with afterburners) Maximum speed: Mach 2.34 Armament: 1 x 20 mm M61A1 Vulcan cannon (Thrust is the force of the engine exhaust. Afterburners are devices that increase thrust by re-burning fuel in the engine exhaust pipe.)
