The Legendary F-14 Tomcat: A Brief Overview
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an iconic American supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. It is renowned for its large size, formidable armament, and impressive performance.
Feature Description
Role Carrier-based Air Superiority Fighter and Interceptor
Manufacturer Grumman Aerospace Corporation (USA)
First Flight December 21, 1970
In Service 1974 – 2006 (US Navy); Still in service (Iran Air Force)
Signature Feature Variable-Sweep Wings (Wings can sweep back and forth in flight)
Main Armament AIM-54 Phoenix Missile (The US Navy's primary long-range air-to-air missile)
Key Capability Able to track up to 24 targets and simultaneously engage 6 targets with Phoenix missiles.
Status in Iran Iran is the only other country that received the F-14, and is the only operator of the aircraft today.
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Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 65.6ft (20.0m)
- Length 62.9ft (19.2m)
- Height 18.5ft (5.6m)
- Empty Weight 31,972lbs (14,502kg)
- Loaded Weight 41,122lbs (18,653kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.229
- Wing Loading 36.8lbs/ft2 (179.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,118.5ft2 (103.9m2)
- Drag Points 1563
Parts
- Number of Parts 767
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 2,745
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