Key Points and Summary - Fifty years after its 1974 debut, the F-14 Tomcat's philosophy still defines air superiority. -Its "unmatched" 1,841-mile range and, most importantly, its AN/AWG-9 radar ...
Many of the F-14’s design innovations were intended for long-range strike missions—but served it well in close-quarters ...
Thus far, the F-14 Tomcat’s primary role—fleet air defense—has yet to be fully replicated by any of its successors. In September 2006, the United States lost its need for speed. That was the year that ...