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 — … ...

What You Need to Know: The retirement of the F-14 Tomcat has left a significant capabilities gap in the U.S. Navy's ability to counter long-range anti-ship threats, particularly in the face of ...

Before the U.S. Navy retired the F-14 Tomcat, it was the premier bomber hunter. Its after-burning turbofan engines –whether General Electric or Pratt & Whitney's power plants– let it exceed ...