A mechanical monster grabs the F-14 fighter jet and chews through one wing and then another, ripping off the Tomcat's appendages before moving on to its guts. Finally, all that's left is a pile of ...

If you asked the average Ace Combat or War Thunder player where they think F-14 Tomcat was built, they'd probably say the foundries of aviation Valhalla. Specifically to be the sexiest warplane ever ...

What You Need to Know: The F-14 Tomcat, known for its iconic portrayal in Top Gun, was a beloved aircraft among Navy aviators during its three decades of service. Developed to defend U.S. aircraft ...

What You Need to Know: The F-14 Tomcat, famed for its air superiority and iconic role in the movie “Top Gun,” was also capable of air-to-ground combat—a facet less known to the public. Equipped with ...

Key Points and Summary - Born from the failure of the F-111B, the F-14 Tomcat gave U.S. carriers a purpose-built fleet defender: a big-nose radar (AWG-9), long-reach AIM-54 Phoenix, and swing-wings ...

-The Su-57's advanced stealth and "see-first, shoot-first" capabilities would give it a decisive advantage over the older, non-stealthy F-14. -Despite the Tomcat's superior top speed and proven combat ...

Editor’s Note: Since this article was originally published on March 2, 2023, tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated into direct attacks between the two countries, with Israel concentrating ...

For months, volunteers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum have diligently restored a U.S. Navy Grumman F-14 D Tomcat — one of more than 700 built on Long Island and the last one ever to fly. The jet, ...

Iran might be on the precipice of a profound change. Recent protests in response to suspicious deaths of Iranian women in police custody have left the country's leadership in disarray. The country ...

A restored U.S. Navy Grumman F-14 D Tomcat, acquired by the Cradle of Aviation Museum, is ready to roll — literally — after the repair of a pesky flat tire on its main landing gear. Late last month, ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It's been called "the coolest plane ever built," immortalized in "Top Gun." After 36 years of service, the U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat was retired in September 2006. 13News Now was ...