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Grumman NF-14 Tomcat
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Air Superiority Fighters · United States · 1969
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GrummanNF-14Tomcat

Grumman NF-14 Tomcat
Grumman NF-14 Tomcat Photo: Balon Greyjoy · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
85
Agility
80
Speed
70
Radar & Avionics
75
Range
70
Stealth
10
Survivability
75
Reliability
65
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraCold War
In service1969–1991
Operators2 countries
Quantity712
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
12/30
Cold War
32/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
85
Agility
80
Speed
70
Radar & Avionics
75
Range
70
Stealth
10
Survivability
75
Reliability
65
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Grumman NF-14 Tomcat
Production
1969–1991
Quantity
712
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1970
  • Service Entry Year1974
  • Crew2
  • Primary Roleair superiority / interceptor / multirole
  • Generationfourth
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine Typeturbofan
  • Engine ModelPratt & Whitney TF30
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (dry, each)0
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)244
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.33
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel13,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed2,470 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.34 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Stall Speed260 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,200 km
  • Combat Radius750 km
  • Rate of Climb254 m/s
  • G-Limit4.5
  • Takeoff Run300 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length19.1 m
  • Wingspan11.6 m
  • Height4.9 m
  • Wing Area56.5
  • Empty Weight18,500 kg
  • Loaded Weight30,000 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight38,000 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built712
  • Operators2
  • Variants5
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year2006
  • Production Start1969
  • Production End1991
  • Operational Statusin service with Iran
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1969Production started
  2. 1974Entered service
  3. 1980First deployment: Iran–Iraq War
  4. 1991Production ended
57
years in service
22
years in production
712
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 10units
10active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Infrared Search and Track (IRST) is a passive sensor system that detects and tracks airborne targets by their heat signatures without emitting radiation.
An internal compartment within a military aircraft designed to store and deploy weapons, reducing radar cross-section and aerodynamic drag.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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