The History Behind Iran's F-14 Tomcat Fleet, And Why It Led To A US Sales Ban
Iran has a history behind its use of the F-14 Tomcat fighter, but its fleet of the jets have led to some friction over time ...
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Top Gun in Iran? Don't be scared of the Islamic Republic's F-14s
You may have seen videos of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force F-14 Tomcat fighters escorting Russian aircraft across Iranian airspace to Syria. Here's why you shouldn't be alarmed. This post is ...
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The F-14 Tomcat’s Engine Nightmare
Summary and Key Points: The F-14 Tomcat, the U.S. Navy’s iconic air superiority fighter, became legendary despite early ...
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The World’s First Microprocessor: F-14 Central Air Data Computer
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 — and ...
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Iran Still Loves Its Ancient F-14 Tomcat Fighters
In the 1970s, the U.S. was seeking export customers for its new, versatile fighter, the F-14 Tomcat. Grumman, the plane’s manufacturer, reached out to Canada, Germany, and Japan, among other ...
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A Remote Control, Swing Wing F-14
Building an F-14, complete with the swing wing mechanism? [Thomas] found built one that’ll take you right into the danger zone. This was [Thomas]’ first go at scratch building a RC airplane ...