When the Grumman F-14 Tomcat first flew in 1970, it was a marvel. With its variable-sweep wing, twin tail, and sleek lines, it quickly became one of the most iconic jet fighters of the era — and ...

What You Need to Know: The Grumman F-14 Tomcat, a carrier-based ... than lived up to the role it was initially designed for, drawing blood in combat and even getting its moment in the spotlight ...