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The F-14 Tomcat’s Engine Nightmare
added to the operational costs and significantly hindered the F-14 Tomcat fleet’s operational readiness. For a primary ...
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The F-14 Tomcat's Phoenix Missile Made It a Powerhouse
The Northrop Grumman F-14 ... external launch system beneath the F-14 before the AIM-54’s solid propellant rocket motor engine ignited. The AIM-54 was a heavy weapon.” While the Tomcat ...
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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 ...