The Grumman F-14 "Tomcat" made famous in the movie "Top-Gun" is a supersonic, twin jet engined, two-seat, swing wing fighter aircraft.  The F-14 was the United States Navy's primary air superiority fighter, fleet defence interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft from 1974 until its retirement late in 2006.  The F-14 made its first flight in 1970 and by the time production ceased, approximately 700 had been produced.  While The United States Navy was the primary user of the "Tomcat", the F-14 A variant was also exported with modified electronics capabilities to the Shah of Iran's air force in the mid-1970s.  Examples of this variant are still flying in the air force of the Islamic Republic Of Iran.  The performance characteristics of the F-14 A are as follows: 1) Top speed at altitude approximately 1,500 m.p.h. and 2) Combat range of almost 600 miles.  The F-14 carries one 20 mm M61 Vulcan Gatling Gun and is able to carry a combination of bombs and air-to-air missiles on six fuselage and two wing hardpoints.  This 1980s kit includes an accurate scale representation of the F-14 A "Tomcat".  The model is molded in gray plastic and contains a clear plastic canopy, authentic markings for the United States Navy's legendary VF-111 "Sundowners" squadron and illustrated assembly instructions. The box is in very good condition.   Never started and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions inventoried.