If you saw Top Gun, then you saw the F-14 Tomcat and likely wonder if its wings really fold like that. The answer is yes, but the reason may surprise you.

Anyone can build a remote control airplane with a sheet of foam, some glue, and a handful of servos. Building an F-14, complete with the swing wing mechanism? [Thomas] found built one that’ll… ...

The F-14 is designed to roll and turn at supersonic speeds and outshoot planes threatening our fleet. It's the Navy's substitute for the controversial F-111.

An F-14 with a full load of six AIM-54 Phoenix missiles makes a turn with its wings in the swept position. While an effective long-range fleet defense weapon, it was unusual for the maximum number ...