Perhaps even less known is the Tomcat variant manufacturer Northrop Grumman proposed in the 1990’s. If the F-14D “Super Tomcat” remained in service as proposed, the jet would have been ...

F-14D Tomcat: The Aircraft Carrier Fighter Retired Too Early? The F-14D "Super Tomcat" remains a legendary aircraft, known for its enhanced capabilities over earlier F-14 variants. Introduced in ...

The Grumman's design won out ... this "hepcat" over the course of its multiple lives. That included the F-14D Super Tomcat, the final variant, which was notable for being able to engage in ...

Examining how the iconic F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Super Hornet stack up against each other in design, performance, and combat roles in naval aviation.

The F-14 Tomcat Is Missed Due to Its Range: The U.S. Navy currently faces a limitation in its strike capabilities due to the short range of its Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, which can fly ...

There was that sexy airplane too, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat ... But while the US Navy upgraded its fleet to the more capable F-14D Super Tomcat and eventually to the F/A-18 Super Hornet, Iran ...