Nineteen years ago, the Navy bid farewell to F-14 Tomcat, star of original 'Top Gun' movie
After 36 years of service, the U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat was retired in September 2006. 13News Now was there at Naval Air Station Oceana to document the aircraft's final flight, as Hampton Roads bid ...
The History Behind Iran's F-14 Tomcat Fleet, And Why It Led To A US Sales Ban
Before the U.S. Navy retired the F-14 Tomcat, it was the premier bomber hunter. Its after-burning turbofan engines --whether ...
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The F-14 Tomcat’s Engine Nightmare
Summary and Key Points: The F-14 Tomcat, the U.S. Navy’s iconic air superiority fighter, became legendary despite early ...
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A Remote Control, Swing Wing F-14
His choice of airframe was the venerable F-14 Tomcat, complete with wings that swing out for landing and swing in for high-speed flight. This isn’t just taking off-the-shelf receivers and ...
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The World’s First Microprocessor: F-14 Central Air Data Computer
When the Grumman F-14 Tomcat first flew in 1970, it was a marvel. With its variable-sweep wing, twin tail, and sleek lines, it quickly became one of the most iconic jet fighters of the era — and ...
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An F-4 Phantom Has Crashed in Western Iran
Tehran’s fleet of F-14 Tomcat fighter jets arguably comprises one of the country’s most formidable platforms today. Both the Phantom and Tomcat platforms were delivered to Iran prior to the ...