Hobby Boss 81771 IRIAF Persian Cat F-14A Tomcat 1/48 - Plastic Aircraft Model Kit

We offer a unique plastic model kit, the Hobby Boss 81771 IRIAF Persian Cat F-14A Tomcat in 1/48 scale, representing the legendary American carrier-based fighter F-14A Tomcat in the colors of the Iranian Air Force (IRIAF). This set is an ideal choice for aviation enthusiasts and modelers seeking a faithful reproduction of a machine with an extraordinary operational history.

• Scale: 1/48 – one of the most popular sizes, offering an excellent balance between detail and model size.
• Operator Country: Iran – the only F-14 user outside the USA, still operating these aircraft today.
• Service Period: 1970s, 1980s, and modern times – from the Cold War, through the Iran-Iraq War, up to current IRIAF operations.
• Material: high-quality plastic with photo-etched details (metal parts to enhance cockpit and external section details).
• Parts: over 390 components on 22 sprues, separately cast upper and lower fuselage sections, plastic tires, and a wide selection of armament options (AIM-54, AIM-7, AIM-9, fuel tanks).
• Dimensions when assembled: length 397.2 mm, wingspan from 233.2 mm up to 407 mm – depending on the wing sweep angle!
• Features: variable geometry wings, movable elements (flaps, slats), two-way canopy, and a realistically depicted cockpit.
• Category: plastic model kit – advanced set for experienced modelers.
• Special Additions: photo-etched elements for the cockpit, durable surface details, optional armament and landing gear configurations.
• History: The F-14A was the cornerstone of Iran's air defense during the war with Iraq. IRIAF Tomcats have repeatedly proven effective, including in combat against Soviet MiG-25s and air battles with Iraqi fighters.
• Difficulty Level: 4/5 – requires precision and modeling experience (recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers).

We recommend this model to: every aviation enthusiast, especially collectors of unique Middle Eastern aircraft and Cold War designs. It is one of the most accurate F-14A reproductions available in 1/48 scale, distinguished by its high level of detail and the possibility to display the aircraft in combat configuration or parked on an aircraft carrier or land airfield.