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The F-14 Tomcat was truly advanced for its time. When it entered service in the 1970s, its combination of variable-sweep wings, powerful radar, and long-range missiles gave it a clear edge over most of its rivals. It brought together speed, agility, and firepower in ways that were ahead of its generation — setting a new standard for air superiority fighters.
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F-14 Tomcat: The Fighter That Redefined Air Superiority When the Grumman F-14 Tomcat roared onto the scene in the early 1970s, it didn’t just catch eyes with its dramatic swing wings and sleek lines; it redefined what a fighter jet could be. Designed at the height of the Cold War and developed with lessons from […]
