• 1/48 scale “Persian Cat” F-14A Tomcat – IRIAF plastic model kit by HobbyBoss (Kit No. 81771)
• Represents the iconic Grumman F-14A Tomcat in Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) service
• An unusual and historically significant alternative to the more familiar U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat
• Iran became the only foreign operator of the F-14, receiving aircraft before the 1979 Iranian Revolution
• Captures the Tomcat’s unmistakable twin-tail, twin-engine and variable-sweep wing configuration
• Features the distinctive two-seat tandem cockpit for pilot and radar intercept officer
• Clear canopy allows the cockpit area to remain visible on the completed model
• Recreates the prominent engine nacelles and widely spaced vertical stabilisers characteristic of the F-14
• Features the F-14A’s Pratt & Whitney TF30 engine configuration
• Variable-geometry wings are a defining feature of the Tomcat’s distinctive appearance
• Represents the powerful AWG-9 radar-equipped F-14A originally developed for long-range interception
• Iranian Tomcats became particularly notable for their operational service during the Iran-Iraq War
• Suitable for displaying the distinctive Iranian / IRIAF markings and camouflage schemes associated with the “Persian Cat”
• External weapon stations allow the aircraft’s interceptor configuration to be represented
• 1/48 scale provides impressive display presence and showcases the Tomcat’s large airframe and distinctive geometry
• Ideal for collectors of F-14 Tomcats, Iranian aviation, Middle Eastern military aircraft and Cold War fighters
• Excellent companion to U.S. Navy F-14A variants for highlighting the contrasting operational histories of the aircraft
• Great platform for panel washes, exhaust staining, paint fading and realistic operational weathering
• A distinctive subject for modellers looking for a less commonly represented F-14A Tomcat operator
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
