Spotter’s guide
How to identify the F-14 Tomcat
- 01Large variable-sweep wings
- 02Widely spaced twin engines with a flat tunnel between them
- 03Twin vertical tails canted slightly outward
- 04Long nose and prominent two-seat canopy
Major variants
Notable operators
United States Navy • Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
Why the F-14 Tomcat matters
The Tomcat became the U.S. Navy’s signature fleet-defense fighter during the late Cold War and later added precision strike capability before its 2006 U.S. retirement.
Related aircraft
Sources and further reading
Specifications can vary by model, engine, load, and configuration.