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How the F-14 Tomcat was top dog: A look at the AWG-9 radar system
Developed by Hughes through the F-111 program, the AWG-9, mated with the AIM-54 Phoenix, made the Grumman F-14 Tomcat the ...
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Why the Tomcat’s AWG-9 made long-range air combat a team sport
“The F-14 Tomcat had a reputation for owning the outer edges of the sky, but it wasn’t based on speed or swing wings alone.
Diving deeper into the last true 'pilot's fighter jet' of naval aviation.
Iran is the only country that still has the iconic US-made F-14 Tomcat aircraft in service. Amid its relentless strikes on Iran, Israel shared footage of it hitting two of them. The jet was famously ...
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 ...
Summary and Key Points: The F-14 Tomcat, made famous by the “Top Gun” film series, enjoys a cult-like following and is one of the most recognizable military aircraft. Though it had limited combat ...
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