A direct comparison between the legendary F-14D Tomcat and the modern Dassault Rafale reveals how raw power has given way to ...

Okay, so the Grumman F-14 Tomcat is one of if not the most recognizable naval fighter aircraft in history. People gush over it as if it was the biggest travesty of the 21st century when it was ...

Key Points - The F-14 Tomcat, an iconic US Navy fighter popularized by Top Gun, could have evolved into an even deadlier "Super Tomcat" (ST21/AST21). -This proposed upgrade envisioned eliminating ...

Summary and Key Points: The F-14 Tomcat, made famous by the movie “Top Gun,” was a beloved Navy warplane known for its superior speed, range, and missile capabilities. -However, the Navy replaced it ...

What You Need to Know: The Grumman F-14 Tomcat, a carrier-based, multi-role fighter developed after the failure of the F-111B, served as one of the most iconic American jets. -Making... Summary and ...

A legendary F-14 Tomcat, its sleek, silver wings set back, poised for flight, now rests outside the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale, its permanent home after months of restoration by volunteers ...

On Sept. 14, the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale became the home of the final F-14D Super Tomcat, as manufactured in 1992 at Grumman’s Calverton facility [“Last active U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat ...

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