Built upon the USAF's F-111 Aardvark, the F-14 Tomcat is an all-weather carrier-based Fighter-bomber. It's design incorporates sweep wings, which allow the aircraft to change shape to adapt to flying at faster speeds. The aircraft itself has been operated by the US Navy between 1974 and 2006, and is well known for it's appearance in the 1986 movie, Top Gun.
Crew | 2 (One Pilot, One Radar Intercept officer (RIO)) |
Armament | 1 M61Al Vulcan Cannon with a maximum of 675 rounds, 10 hardpoints to mount missiles or bombs |
Length | 19.1m (63 ft) |
Height | 4.88m (16 ft) |
Wingspan | 19.55m (64ft) [Spread], 11.58m (38ft) [Swept-back] |
Engine(s) | 2 x GE F110-GE-400 Afterburn capable |