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F-14
Tomcat
F-14
is carrier-based multi-role strike fighter.
The plane was developed by
Northrop Grumman like a replacement for the
F-4 Phantom and entered the service in 1972.
In 1987. plane had its first modification
named the F-14D Super Tomcat that had new radar,
better flight characteristics...
The aircraft is armed with a General Electric
20mm gun, and has six hanging spots
(2 under the wings, and 2 under the fuel tank).
This plane is capable of fireing
6 AIM-54 missiles simultaneously in 6
different
directions.
Purpose carrier-based multirole strike fighter
Constructor Grumman Aerospace Corporation
Engines F-14 has two
Pratt & Whitney TF-30P-414A turbofan engines
models F-14B and D have also two
General Electric F-110-GE-400 turbofan engines
Max. speed 1.88
Mach Cruising speed 0.72 Mach
Weight 32,805 kg
Armament 20mm canon M61A1/A2 Vulcan
and rockets AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow,
AIM-9 Sidewinder, Aim-120
Crew Two (pilot and radar officer)
Unit cost $38milion
