The F-14 Tomcat, an iconic supersonic fighter jet, epitomizes the pinnacle of aerospace engineering and military prowess. Born in the 1970s, it boasted a distinctive swing-wing design, allowing for both high-speed interception and low-speed maneuverability, adapting seamlessly to various combat scenarios.
- Manufacturer: Grumman Corporation
- Type: Carrier-based air superiority fighter.Crew:Pilot and Radar Intercept Officer
- Powerplant: Two Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-412A or 414A engines of 20,900 lb. static thrust each
- Length: 62 ft., 8 in.
- Height: 16 ft.
- WingSpan (max spread): 64 ft., 1 in.
- WingSpan (fully swept): 48 ft., 2 in.
- WingSpan (overswept): 33 ft. 3 in.
- Wing Area: 565 sq. ft.
- Empty Weight: 40,100 lb.
- Gross Weight: 74,349 lb.
- Climb Rate: 30,000 ft./min
- Crew: 2 (Pilot and radar intercept officer)
- Unit cost: $38 million
- Maximum Range: 2,400 miles
- Maximum Ceiling: 55,000 ft
- Maximum Speed: over 1500 mph (Mach 2.34 )
- Armament: M-61 20mm cannon; four AIM-7 Sparrow, four AIM-9 Sidewinder, or six AIM-54 Phoenix and two AIM-9 air-to-air missiles. Unguided Air to Ground weapons
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