Key Points and Summary - The F-14 Tomcat, an icon of Cold War naval aviation, was retired in 2006 despite its legendary status. -The swing-wing fighter was a massive leap over its predecessor, ...

In the 1970s, the US Navy would be elevated to a new standard. The arrival of the first Alpha model F-14 Tomcats in September 1974, and their first deployment to Vietnam with VF-1 and VF-2 signalled ...

The F-14 Tomcat is one of the most iconic fighter jets in aviation history, but the F-14’s transcendent status comes not from the jet’s performance (although the jet performed admirably). Rather, the ...

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is probably the most recognizable fighter jet from the 20th century thanks to 1986's "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise. The general public got to see the jet's variable sweep wing ...

Earlier today, I was out doing some grocery shopping, and I just had to visit the diecast aisle before leaving the store. I bumped into a father and son moment, and they were each picking out their ...

In the 1960s, the U.S. military tried to solve two problems with one aircraft. Then-Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara pushed the Tactical Fighter Experimental (TFX) program, hoping to create a ...

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 ...