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The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a retired American carrier-based, long-range supersonic fighter and interceptor aircraft with variable-sweep wings designed for the U.S. Navy.
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Why did the F-14 Tomcat have variable-sweep wings?
The F-14's wings could sweep forward for lower-speed carrier operations and sweep back for high-speed interception. That design helped a large Navy fighter balance aircraft-carrier launch and landing needs with supersonic performance.
When did the U.S. Navy retire the F-14 Tomcat?
The U.S. Navy retired the F-14 on September 22, 2006. It was replaced in frontline carrier service by the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
What missile is most associated with the F-14 Tomcat?
The AIM-54 Phoenix is the long-range missile most closely associated with the Tomcat's fleet defense role. The F-14 used the AWG-9 radar system to support that long-range interception mission.
Was the F-14 only used by the United States?
No, Iran also received F-14s before the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The aircraft was built by Grumman, first flew on December 21, 1970, and 712 were produced.
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