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The F-14 Tomcat Fighter Was the U.S. Navy’s Wonder Weapon
Born for Cold War fleet defense, the F-14 Tomcat married variable-sweep wings with the Hughes AWG-9 radar and AIM-54 Phoenix to swat bombers at 100+ miles while staying nimble for dogfights. -Early ...
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The F-111B Fighter Jet Was No Match for the F-14 Tomcat
Key Points and Summary – The F-111B was the Navy’s carrier variant of the TFX concept, aiming to share a common airframe with ...
The famous 2-seater F-14 Tomcat has found a permanent resting place in the hearts and minds of US Navy personnel and countless other aviation enthusiasts. The airframe became known for its advanced ...
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat dominated the skies between 1974 and 2006, as well as pop culture, thanks to the movie "Top Gun." In its time, it was on the bleeding edge of technology, with AIM-54 Phoenix ...
The Israel Defense Forces has released dramatic footage of its air force destroying two of Iran’s last remaining F-14 Tomcats — the iconic US fighter jets made famous by “Top Gun.” Aerial videos show ...
The Israeli Air Force has just released footage showing the destruction of two F-14 Tomcats (likely non-operational) on the ground. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released footage showing ...
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19 Years Ago, the Navy Said Goodbye to the F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet Forever
Thus far, the F-14 Tomcat’s primary role—fleet air defense—has yet to be fully replicated by any of its successors.
Defense contractor Raytheon said this week it completed a major review of its new Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) ...
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