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The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a carrier-based, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing fighter developed for the U.S. Navy. Designed to intercept Soviet bombers at long range, it became famous for its speed, agility, and powerful radar-guided missile capabilities. The F-14 was the first American fighter with integrated radar and weapons systems capable of engaging multiple targets beyond visual range. It served as the Navy’s premier air superiority and fleet defense fighter for over three decades and gained iconic status through its portrayal in Top Gun.