The F-14 Tomcat: The Ultimate Fleet Defender and the Grummans Ultimate Cat

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat the ultimate fleet defender is a twin tail, variable swept wing, two seat fighter and the first of the "teen" series of aircraft (F14, F15, F16 and F18) The tomcat is also widely regarded as the first fourth generation fighter and is the result of lessons learned from the Vietnam War.
Initially intended as a naval air to air fleet defender the F14, also eventually served in aerial reconnaissance roles and as a precision ground attack platform. Notable features of the F14 include: variable swept wings which automatically adjust to flight conditions or can be manually controlled, twin engines and tails, a two man crew, the use of the AIM54 Phoenix missile, and a tail hook for carrier operations. Although retired from the US Navy's inventory in 2006 the Tomcat has gone on to become a favorite of aviation enthusiasts globally and was showcased in several movies which brought it world wide mainstream attention. Loved by many and feared by its adversaries, the F14 is an iconic aircraft that has an unforgettable appearance and represents a revolutionary leap in fighter aircraft design.

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0:07 – Overview
1:18 – Specifications
2:18 – Armament
3:59 – Sensors
5:21 – Development
10:21 – Operators
12:08 – Operational History
18:55 – Legacy


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