The famous and now retired F-14 Tomcat fighter became known for its unprecedented Mach 2.3 speed, air-to-air superiority, and ...

The F-14 Tomcat is one of the most iconic fighter jets in aviation history, but the F-14's transcendent status comes not from the jet’s performance (although the jet performed admirably).

Considering these demands, the Grumman Aerospace Corporation gave them in 1972 the F-14 Tomcat, a fighter that could change the sweep of its wings depending on the widely varying speed regimes.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — It's been called "the coolest plane ever built," immortalized in "Top Gun." After 36 years of service, the U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat was retired in September 2006. 13News Now ...