Nearly everyone knows Maverick, Goose, and the thrill of Top Gun dogfighting, and most people know the F-14 Tomcat is a ...

Why Iran Still Flies the F-14 Tomcat: A Legacy of American Engineering The star fighter jet in the blockbuster hit Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick may appear like a vintage relic for viewers today.

More than 50 years on from its first flight, the iconic fighter jet remains one of the most iconic aircraft in the world.

pulling up the nose of his F-14 Tomcat, and watching his opponent fly right by? The idea was to get a quick, unexpected position behind the bad guy, putting Maverick (played by Tom Cruise ...

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 ...