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F-14 Tomcat



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The United States Navy's counterpart to the USAF F-15, the two-seat F-14A Tomcat is an all-weather carrierborne interceptor. With its powerful fire-control system, Tomcat can engage several targets simultaneously with Phoenix, Sparrow or Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. Tomcat is unusual in having twin fins and variable-geometry wings. Performance includes speedsof just Mach 1 at sea level and Mach 2+ at high altitude. A new version of the Tomcat is designated F-14D Super Tomcat with improved radar and weapon capabilities. Country of origin is USA.


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Created 1st March 1996
Last Updated 14th September 1996