The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American carrier -capable supersonic, twin-engine, tandem two-seat, twin-tail, all-weather-capable variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft.

The F-14 is a two-seat, twin-engine jet fighter, also called the Tomcat, that was built from 1970 to 1992. It was designed in the 1960s with the aerodynamic and electronic capacities to defend …

Entering service in 1974, the F-14 Tomcat air superiority fighter developed for the U.S. Navy remains the heaviest fighter type ever commissioned into service in the Western world, and …

Oct 17, 2024 · 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 …

Jul 4, 2025 · Explore the legendary F-14 Tomcat—its history, specs, top speed, cockpit, combat record, and why this iconic fighter jet was retired.

Sep 26, 2025 · The F-14 Tomcat was fast enough to intercept Soviet bombers. It also had radar and missiles capable of detecting and shooting the bombers down from long distances, and …

Jun 16, 2025 · The final member of the Grumman cat family, the F-14 Tomcat, with its signature variable-geometry wings and twin-engine design, became an iconic symbol of the Cold War.

Jun 7, 2025 · During the late 1970s and into the Cold War era, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat emerged as a cornerstone of the United States Navy’s air superiority strategy. Designed as a …

Sep 5, 2024 · In this article, we explore its creation, features, combat service, and lasting legacy. The F-14 Tomcat was developed as a response to the F-111B project’s inadequacies, serving …

Apr 30, 2024 · The F-14 Tomcat, immortalized by the 1986 film “Top Gun,” was a key naval interceptor for the U.S. Navy, designed primarily to establish air superiority and defend against …