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The F-14 Tomcat, famed for its role in "Top Gun" and its mission to protect U.S. carrier groups, underwent a significant transformation in its later years. Dubbed the "Bombcat," the F-14B variant was repurposed with advanced systems like the LANTIRN pod, enabling precision-guided munitions delivery from high altitudes.

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The F-14 Tomcat Fighter Is a Navy Legend for Countless Reasons

In 2006, I was fresh out of the Army in Washington, DC, looking for something to do. I found out that the F-14 Tomcat...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 17, 2024

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

‘Super Tomcat’ Would Have Been the F-14 Tomcat ‘On Steroids’

The boffo box office of Top Gun: Maverick, the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 blockbuster original, has sparked renewed public interest in the legendary F-14 Tomcat. This is understandable since – minor...

Christian OrrAugust 26, 2024