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The F-14 Tomcat's Phoenix Missile Made It a Powerhouse
The Northrop Grumman F ... missile from an external launch system beneath the F-14 before the AIM-54’s solid propellant rocket motor engine ignited. The AIM-54 was a heavy weapon.” While the ...
The History Behind Iran's F-14 Tomcat Fleet, And Why It Led To A US Sales Ban
Iran has a history behind its use of the F-14 Tomcat fighter, but its fleet of the jets have led to some friction over time ...
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Top Gun in Iran? Don't be scared of the Islamic Republic's F-14s
You may have seen videos of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force F-14 Tomcat fighters escorting ... meant Iran ceased flying Tomcats with the Phoenix missile, though not before using them to shoot ...