Monthly Archive for April, 2003

1/72 Academy Grumman F-14A Tomcat

Posted on April 20, 2003 in Military and Previews. 0 Comments

Kit Info
Manufacturer: Academy
Scale: 1/72
Media: Injection
Parts: 92
Price: S$18.90 (est. US$11.00)

The Subject
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is the premier fleet defence aircraft of the US Navy and it has been so for the almost 3 decades. Armed with the AIM-54 Phoenix Air-to-air missile, the Tomcat can target and shootdown 6 different targets at the same time. In recent years, the Tomcat has also been converted to become a strike fighter, armed with both conventional and laser guided bombs for precision attack. The Tomcat is also the premier reconaisance platform for the Navy. In the twilight of its career (It is slowly being replaced by the Super Hornet), the Tomcat has become arguably the most versatile asset in the US Navy arsenal.

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1/72 Italeri Grumman A-6E Intruder

Posted on April 19, 2003 in Military and Previews. 0 Comments

Kit Info
Manufacturer: Italeri
Scale: 1/72
Media: Injection
Parts: 127
Price: S$19.90 (est. US$11.50)

The Subject
The Grumman A-6E Intruder was one of the most versatile combat aircraft in the US Navy’s inventory. Serving faithfully for 30 years, this attack platform was also used as a tanker. Prematurely retired in 1996, there is so far no clear replacement for this aircraft. The Navy currently uses the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet as a replacement but it has neither the range nor the versatility of the Intruder.

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