The Grumman F-14 Tomcat earned its dramatic combat reputation flying for Iran, not America. The United States sold 78 F-14s to Iran during the pre-revolution Shah era. Iranian F-14 pilots reportedly ...

During the early years of the Iran Iraq War in the 1980s, the skies above the Middle East turned into a catastrophic battlefield as Iraqi Mirage fighters clashed with Iranian F-14 Tomcats in violent ...

Summary and Key Points: The F-14 Tomcat, made famous by the “Top Gun” film series, enjoys a cult-like following and is one of the most recognizable military aircraft. Though it had limited combat ...

“Do you feel the need for speed?” That is the iconic question asked in the 1980s smash hit, all-American, pro-military action film, Top Gun. While the film is memorable for catapulting Tom Cruise’s ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The F-14 Tomcat, made famous by the "Top Gun" films and its storied history with the US Navy, is a ...

The Israeli Air Force has just released footage showing the destruction of two F-14 Tomcats (likely non-operational) on the ground. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released footage showing ...

The Navy retired the F-14 Tomcat from active duty in 2006, but lawmakers are once again feeling the need for speed. The Senate recently passed the Maverick Act, which would send three retired Navy ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. New satellite imagery shows several destroyed American-made F-14 fighter jets at an Iranian airbase ...