JC Wings – Grumman F-14A Tomcat (Ali-Cat) , ‘3-6045’ IRIAF – Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force

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                             F-14 Tomcat  (Grumman)

Grumman F-14 Tomcat je nadzvukový, dvoumotorový, dvoumístný vojenský letoun s měnitelnou geometrií křídla. Vyvinut byl v rámci programu VFX pro americké námořnictvo, poté co byl zrušen projekt F-111B. F-14 byl první z novějších amerických stíhacích letounů (tzv. teen-series), které byly navrženy s ohledem na zkušenosti ze vzdušných soubojů s MiGy běhen války ve Vietnamu.

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, twin-tail, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. It was the first such U.S. jet fighter with twin tails. The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy’s Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program after the collapse of the F-111B project. The F-14 was the first of the American Teen Series fighters, which were designed incorporating air combat experience against MiG fighters during the Vietnam War.

General characteristics

• Crew: 2 (Pilot and Radar Intercept Officer)
• Length: 62 ft 9 in (19.13 m)
• Wingspan: 64 ft (20 m)
• Lower wingspan: 38 ft 0 in (11.58 m) swept
• Height: 16 ft (4.9 m)
• Wing area: 565 sq ft (52.5 m²) wings only

1,008 sq ft (94 m²) effective area including fuselage

• Airfoil: root: Grumman (1.74)(35)9.6)-(1.1)(30)(1.1); tip: Grumman (1.27)(30)(9.0)-(1.1)(40)(1.1) (N)
• Empty weight: 43,735 lb (19,838 kg)
• Gross weight: 61,000 lb (27,669 kg)
• Max takeoff weight: 74,350 lb (33,725 kg)
• Fuel capacity: 16,200 lb (7,348 kg) internal fuel; 2x optional 267 US gal (222 imp gal; 1,010 l) / 1,756 lb (797 kg) capacity external tanks
• Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F110-GE-400 afterburning turbofan engines, 16,610 lbf (73.9 kN) thrust each dry, 28,200 lbf (125 kN) with afterburner

Strike Fighter Squadron 103
VFA-103 insignia
Founded	1 May 1952; 66 years ago
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Type	Fighter/Attack
Role	Close air support Air interdiction Aerial reconnaissance
Part of	Carrier Air Wing Seven
Garrison/HQ	NAS Oceana
Nickname(s)	Jolly Rogers
Colors	Gold, White, and Black
Mascot(s)	Ensign Jack “Bones” Ernie
Engagements	Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Southern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve
Decorations	Safety “S” Mutha Fighter Spirit Award 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013 Battle Efficiency “E”, 2006, 2007 Rear Adm C. Wade McClusky Award 2007 Golden Wrench Maintenance Award 2006 Golden Anchor Retention Award 2006
Commanders
Current commander	Commander Danny “WAD” Westphall
Aircraft flown
Fighter	FG-1D Corsair F9F-6 Cougar F-8 Crusader F-4 Phantom II F-14 Tomcat F/A-18F Super Hornet