SIO Models 3DP-48001-G1 F-14 AN/APG-71 Radar 1/48 – Enhancement Radar Set for F-14 Tomcat

SIO Models 3DP-48001-G1 F-14 AN/APG-71 Radar 1/48 is a high-quality enhancement set made using state-of-the-art 3D printing technology. The product is specifically designed for modelers building the F-14 Tomcat aircraft in 1/48 scale. This set allows you to upgrade your plastic model with an exceptionally realistic AN/APG-71 radar module, as used on the legendary American fighter jets.

• Scale: 1/48 – fits perfectly with F-14 Tomcat models in this scale.
• User country: United States – the radar was installed in F-14D Tomcats operated by the US Navy.
• Historical period: Cold War, Contemporary Era – the AN/APG-71 system was used from the 1990s until the F-14 was retired from American armed forces in 2006. Modeled after the earlier AWG-9 system, it represented the pinnacle of onboard radar technology of its time. F-14s with the AN/APG-71 radar took part in operations in the Middle East as well as numerous patrols over the Persian Gulf.
• Material: High-precision 3D printing (high-grade photopolymer resin). The model features excellent detail – it recreates complex radar construction elements unattainable in standard plastic kits. The set does not include any metal or photo-etched parts.
• Product category: Enhancement set – scale modeling accessory, resin component made using 3D printing technology.

The SIO Models 3DP-48001-G1 F-14 AN/APG-71 Radar 1/48 product is an excellent choice for advanced aircraft modelers, collectors, and military aviation enthusiasts. Thanks to this set, your F-14 model will gain authenticity and new display value, allowing you to showcase open avionics in line with the actual look of the period aircraft. Assembly difficulty is rated at 4/5 – recommended for those experienced in working with resin parts and in precise painting and detail finishing.
We recommend this product to anyone wishing to build an F-14 Tomcat model to the highest historical and technical standard.