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 ...

3 Top Facts: The Super Tomcat 21 was an ambitious proposal to evolve the iconic Grumman F-14 Tomcat into a more advanced, multi-role fighter for the U.S. Navy. -Building on the F-14D model, the Super ...

“We learned from the F-111B Without the F-111B we wouldn’t have been this smart,” said Mike Ciminera, F-14 Tomcat project designer. His is one example of a paradox of military aviation history: some ...

With the launch of "The Other First Man," we introduced a new series titled Flight Test Files, focused on the fascinating legacy of aeronautical advancements pioneered by NACA and later by NASA. This ...

Initially developed only for the Fleet Air Defense, the F-14 eventually evolved into an appreciated strike fighter at the peak of its career. The F-14 Tomcat was primarily designed to defend the U.S.

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is probably the most recognizable fighter jet from the 20th century thanks to 1986's "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise. The general public got to see the jet's variable sweep wing ...

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 ...

Editor’s Note: Since this article was originally published on March 2, 2023, tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated into direct attacks between the two countries, with Israel concentrating ...

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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 ...