War attrition between Iran and Iraq in 1983
At least 24 of the 80 Iraqi aircraft that were shot down by IRIAF air defenses between 16 January and 18 February 1983, according to several Western publications, were credited…
At least 24 of the 80 Iraqi aircraft that were shot down by IRIAF air defenses between 16 January and 18 February 1983, according to several Western publications, were credited…
The aircraft’s highest speed with its wings swept back was 1,544 mph. So what was the F-14’s top speed when its wings were swept forward? A fleet defense fighter that…
The F-14A Tomcat’s AWG-15 fire-control system was always configured in CCIP-mode, meaning the jet could always drop “dumb” bombs For those who still don’t know: the F-14A Tomcat’s AWG-15 fire-control…
“As the Phantom neared the end of twenty-five years as a front-line fighter with the U.S. Navy, its aircrews wanted to show they still had it. Meanwhile, we Tomcat crews…
Contrary to popular belief, the F-14 engaged in more combat than all other “teen fighters” put together, including the F-15, F-16, and F/A-18 December 2020 marked the 50th anniversary of…
The memorial will honor the renowned Grumman fighter plane in addition to the people who manufactured and maintained the aircraft flew it and gave their lives doing so A monument…