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How the F-14 Tomcat was top dog: A look at the AWG-9 radar system

Developed by Hughes through the F-111 program, the AWG-9, mated with the AIM-54 Phoenix, made the Grumman F-14 Tomcat the ...
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The F-14 Tomcat Fighter Was the U.S. Navy’s Wonder Weapon

Key Points and Summary - Born for Cold War fleet defense, the F-14 Tomcat married variable-sweep wings with the Hughes AWG-9 radar and AIM-54 Phoenix to swat bombers at 100+ miles while staying nimble ...
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Was The Famous F-14 Tomcat Retired Too Early?

The famous 2-seater F-14 Tomcat has found a permanent resting place in the hearts and minds of US Navy personnel and countless other aviation enthusiasts. The airframe became known for its advanced ...
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19 Years Ago, the Navy Said Goodbye to the F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet Forever

Thus far, the F-14 Tomcat’s primary role—fleet air defense—has yet to be fully replicated by any of its successors. In September 2006, the United States lost its need for speed. That was the year that ...