| The F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, variable sweep wing, two-place strike fighter. The multiple tasks of navigation, target acquisition, electronic counter measures (ECM), and weapons employment are divided between the pilot and the radar intercept officer (RIO). Primary missions include precision strike against ground targets, air superiority, and fleet air defense. |
| The F-14 Tomcat was the US Navy's carrier-based two-seat air defence, intercept, strike and reconnaissance aircraft. The aircraft was developed by Northrop Grumman to replace the F-4 Phantom fighter and entered service with the US Navy in 1972. General Characteristics |
| Contractor: Northrop Grumman. |
| Date Deployed: First flight: December 1970. |
| Propulsion: F-14A: (2) TF30-414A Afterburning Turbofans with over 40,000 lb Total Thrust F-14B/D: (2) F110-GE400 Afterburning Turbofans with over 54,000 lb Total Thrust. |
| Length: 62 feet 9 inches (18.9 meters). |
| Height: 16 feet (4.8 meters). |
| Wingspan: 64 feet (19 meters) unswept; 38 feet (11.4 meters) swept. |
| Weight: 43,600 lb (19,777 kg) (F-14B). |
| Airspeed: Mach 2+. |
| Ceiling: 50,000+ feet. |
| Range: 1600 nautical miles. |
| Crew: Two (pilot and radar intercept officer). |
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