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The F-14 Fighter Still Haunts the U.S. Navy

The F-14 Tomcat was purpose-built for Cold War fleet defense: get far from the carrier fast, find threats first, and kill them at range. -It achieved exceptional reach via large internal fuel, drop ...
The F-14D Super Tomcat was the apex of America’s carrier fighters: a variable-sweep interceptor built to kill Soviet bombers at range with APG-71 radar and AIM-54 Phoenix missiles. -The D-model fixed ...
Defense contractor Raytheon said this week it completed a major review of its new Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) ...
One of the jets used in the hit sequel “Top Gun: Maverick” made a stop by the Centennial Airport over the weekend. The jet in ...
After months of delay, Hegseth has reportedly greenlit the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX program, with a selection expected as soon as ...
For many years the tradition of guided visits on board, open to the public, was also maintained. The arrival of US carriers ...
The skyline of fighter jets is changing quick with the addition of modern fifth-generation aircraft to air forces around the world. Do you think you can pick out some of the most advanced aircraft on ...
Incredibly, the Super Hornet’s contributions to Operation Iraqi Freedom yielded zero air-to-air losses and high mission success rates, though challenges like friendly fire incidents highlighted ...
Supercruise is central to the F-22 Raptor’s combat prowess. It allows the jet to maintain supersonic speeds without ...
Ford is back in the news for a recall yet again this week, as the automaker has announced a new issue related to its 2020–2021 model year F-Series Super Duty trucks. And while many of Ford's latest ...
Packed with bare-all balladry, grunge melodies, and darkly funny pop songs, the south Londoner's new LP is an eclectic sprawl. By Sophie Williams Though she may have made her mainstream crossover only ...
Three-time Super Bowl champion linebacker Jim Fahnhorst, who played seven seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, died Wednesday, the team announced. He was 66. Fahnhorst joined the 49ers in 1984 after ...