Why the US Navy retired the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet

You probably know about the F-14 Tomcat from its appearances in the Top Gun franchise, but the fighter jet has been retired ...
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The F-14 Fighter Still Haunts the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary - The F-14 Tomcat was purpose-built for Cold War fleet defense: get far from the carrier fast, find threats first, and kill them at range. -It achieved exceptional reach via ...
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19 Years Ago, the Navy Said Goodbye to the F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet Forever

Thus far, the F-14 Tomcat’s primary role—fleet air defense—has yet to be fully replicated by any of its successors. In September 2006, the United States lost its need for speed. That was the year that ...