Creative Models 1:48 F14B Tomcat The F-14 received its first of many major upgrades in March 1987 with the F-14A Plus. The F-14A's P&W TF30 engine was upgraded with the GE F110-400. The F-14A+ also received the state-of-the-art ALR-67 Radar Homing and Warning (RHAW) system. Much of the avionics as well as the AWG-9 radar were retained. The F-14A+ was later redesignated F-14B on 1 May 1991. A total of 38 new aircraft were manufactured and 48 F-14A were upgraded into B variants. In the late 1990s, 67 F-14Bs were upgraded to extend airframe life and improve offensive and defensive avionics systems. Detailed fuselage, Ω (omega) shape canopy, wing (sweep can be varied), optional position flaps, external loads: AIM-9×2; AIM-7×2, AIM-54×6; fuel tanks×2, finely detailed cockpit, gear cabin, crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses, highly detailed engines and grooved rubber tyres. Dimensions: Length: 397.23 mm Wingspan: 233.26 mm (min) /
Grumman carrier capable, supersonic, twin-engine, 2-seat, variable-geometry, interceptor/air superiority fighter and multirole aircraft, upgraded 'B' variant. Kit features fine engraved rivets and panel lines, well detailed tandem cockpits, radar package face and antenna (with optional open radome), cannon bay interior, separately molded slats and flaps, intake trunking, fully detailed engines, optional position multi-part canopy, refueling probe, optional deployed boarding steps, separately molded speed brakes, choice of open or closed exhaust nozzles, excellent wheel wells and landing gear, vinyl tires and photo-etch details.