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Description
| Notes: CARRIER-BASED, fighter with modified phoenix weapon system for fleet air defense, escort, combat air patrol, air superiority, and interdiction missions (2 CREW) . | ||
| Manufacturer: | Grumman | |
| Base model: | F-14 | |
| Designation: | F-14 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Tomcat | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
| Crew: | Pilot & RIO | |
| First Flew: | 1970/12/21 | |
| Serial/Bureau Number: | 158999 | |
| Location: | NAS Ft. Worth Joint Reserve Base, Ft. Worth Texas | |
Specifications
| Length: | 62' 8" | 19.1 m | |
| Height: | 16' 0" | 4.8 m | |
| Wingspan: | 64' 1" | 19.5 m | |
| Wingarea: | 565.0 sq ft | 52.4 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 40,101 lb | 18,186 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 59,714 lb | 27,081 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 74,349 lb | 33,718 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-412A 9A/B 20,900 Lb) | ||
| Thrust (each): | 12,350 lb | 5,600 kg | |
Performance
| Cruise Speed: | 610 mph | 982 km/h | 530 kt |
| Max Speed: | 1,544 mph | 2,486 km/h | 1,343 kt |
| Climb: | 32,500 ft/min | 9,905 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 55,000 ft | 16,763 m | |