Eduard 632147 AIM-54A Phoenix 1/32 – Resin Air-to-Air Missile Set for F-14 Fighter Jet

Eduard 632147 AIM-54A Phoenix 1/32 is a high-quality aftermarket set designed for modelers wishing to accurately replicate the armament of the legendary F-14 Tomcat fighter jets. The set consists of four precisely reproduced AIM-54A Phoenix missiles in the popular 1/32 scale, making it an excellent choice for large Cold War and modern-era fighter jet models. This product comes from the renowned Brassin series, known for its high level of detail and outstanding quality.

Product Data and Features:

• Scale: 1/32
• Country of use: United States of America
• Period of use: Cold War, Modern Era (from the 1970s until the F-14 was retired by the US Navy in 2006)
• Material: resin (8 pieces from the Brassin set)
• Add-ons: decal for missile markings
• The set does not include photo-etched parts or painting masks
• Category: resin set for aircraft models

Technical and Historical Information:

The AIM-54A Phoenix missile is a long-range weapon developed specifically for the US Navy's carrier-based aviation, primarily for the iconic F-14 Tomcat fighter. It was one of the most effective air-to-air missiles designed to engage multiple targets at long distances—the F-14 could launch it against six separate targets simultaneously. Its unique guidance system enabled it to eliminate enemy bombers or aircraft before they could pose a threat to American aircraft carriers. The AIM-54A Phoenix was used operationally by the US Navy from the 1970s up until the F-14's retirement. Export versions were also used by the Iranian Air Force.

Product Evaluation and Target Group:

The Eduard 632147 set is dedicated to advanced and intermediate modelers who expect the highest level of detail and want to add realism to their 1/32 scale F-14 models. The resin parts offer excellent crispness of detail, and the included decal sheet allows for precise marking of the missiles in accordance with real-life examples.

• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – requires experience with resin and detail sanding

This product is especially recommended for advanced and intermediate aircraft modelers who want to enhance their F-14 model with realistic and highly detailed weaponry matching actual US Navy standards.