Introducing the F-14 Tomcat The F-14 Tomcat was conceptualized in the late 1950s. The Navy sought a long-range, high-endurance interceptor capable of protecting its carrier battle groups.

Before the U.S. Navy retired the F-14 Tomcat, it was the premier bomber hunter. Its after-burning turbofan engines –whether General Electric or Pratt & Whitney's power plants– let it exceed ...

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 ...

More than 50 years on from its first flight, the iconic fighter jet remains one of the most iconic aircraft in the world.

As the F-14 tomcat rounded the fantail on the aircraft carrier’s port side, Dale Snodgrass whipped it into an 85-degree banked turn. With its right wingtip below the flight deck, the jet sliced ...

After 36 years of service, the U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat was retired in September 2006. 13News Now was there at Naval Air Station Oceana to document the aircraft's final flight, as Hampton Roads bid ...