1/48 F-14A NASA ARI testbed 991 (BuNo 157991)

F-14A NASA 991 (BuNo 157991) was used for high-angle-of-attack research and, for part of its career, equiped with the ARI (aileron/rudder interconnect) canards.

Designed to fit Tamiya’s F-14A kit #61114

Sets contents, from nose to tail:

• Tomcat test nose probe
• Chinpod (as per set)
• Gun panels (as per set)
• ARI panels with options for open or closed display
• ARI-specific screen on the pilot’s IP
• RIO internal windshield
• Early wing gloves and stiffeners
• Early beaver tail with anti-spin chute housing