F-14 TOMCAT (GRUMMAN)

Gary's Combat Aircraft Reference Guide

Country of Origin: USA.
Similar Aircraft: F-15 Eagle, Su-24 Fencer, Tornado, Su-27 Flanker, MiG-29 Fulcrum.
Crew: Two.
Role: Air superiority fighter, interceptor.
Armament: Missiles, cannon.
Dimensions: Length: 62 ft (19 m). Span: 64 ft (19.54 m).

Wings: High-mounted, variable, swept-back, and tapered with curved tips.

Engine(s): Two turbofans in the fuselage. Diagonally shaped, box-like air intakes alongside the fuselage. Dual exhausts.

Fuselage: Long, slender, and box-like from the air intakes to the rear section. Pointed nose. Bubble canopy.

Tail: Twin tail fins, swept-back, tapered, and slanted outward. Flats are mid-mounted on the fuselage, swept-back, and tapered.

Iran, USA.