Introducing the F-14 Tomcat The F-14 Tomcat was conceptualized in the late 1950s. The Navy sought a long-range, high-endurance interceptor capable of protecting its carrier battle groups.

His choice of airframe was the venerable F-14 Tomcat, complete with wings that swing out for landing and swing in for high-speed flight. This isn’t just taking off-the-shelf receivers and ...

Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, April 15, 2002: An F-14 Tomcat from VF-154 snags an arresting wire as it touches down on the ...

When the Grumman F-14 Tomcat first flew in 1970, it was a marvel. With its variable-sweep wing, twin tail, and sleek lines, it quickly became one of the most iconic jet fighters of the era — and ...

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 ...

The U.S. Navy announced initial operational capability for the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II system for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet ...

The first female F-14 Tomcat pilot in the U.S. Navy, Carey Lohrenz, earns top prize, and 49 finalists are commended for their vision, resilience, and determination in breaking boundaries and paving ...