Tomcat Tech Data

Here is some Tomcat technical data. To jump straight to a subject you're interested in, click the title. To come back here, press "Back to the top". Of course, good old scrolling is also possible. All the data seen below is available on a text-only ASCII file, to make printing, and for some, viewing, a little easier.

These specs are surely not totally complete. For those who wish to know more about the Tomcat, including the plane's history and all about the different versions, visit the F-14 Tomcat portion of the US Navy HomePage, or check out my Tomcat related links, accessible from the main page.

Manufacturer:

Grumman Aerospace Company
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Type of aircraft:

Supersonic, two-seat, variable geometry, carrier or land-based multirole fighter
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Propulsion:

Two Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-414A afterburning turbofans (F-14A) rated at 11, 700 lbs dry and 18, 900 lbs in afterburner
Two General Electric F110-GE-400 afterburning turbofans (F-14B and F-14D) rated at 16, 088 lbs dry and 27, 000 lbs in afterburner
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Performance (F110 engines):

Maximum Mach number: 1.88
Cruise Mach number: 0.72
Carrier approach speed: 125 kts
Maximum range: 1600 nm
Service ceiling: 53,000+ ft.
Field takeoff distance: 2500 ft.
Field landing distance: 2400 ft.
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Weights:

Empty: 41, 780 lbs.
Internal fuel: 16, 200 lbs.
External fuel: 3, 800 lbs.
Maximum external weapons load: 14, 500 lbs.
Maximum takeoff: 74, 349 lbs.
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Dimensions:

Wingspan (unswept): 64 ft., 1.5 in.
Wingspan (swept): 38 ft., 2.5 in.
Wingspan (overswept): 33 ft., 3.5 in.
Wing aspect ratio: 7.28
Length: 62 ft., 8 in.
Height: 16 ft.
Reference wing area: 565 sq ft.
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Armament:

One General Electric M61A-1 Vulcan 20mm cannon
Air-to-air missiles (up to): Air-to-ground weapons:
  • Mk 80 series bombs
  • Rockeye
  • CBU-59 Cluster bombs
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Remember, for very complete info, visit the Tomcat at the US Navy HomePage.

NOTE: All the data stated above and contained in the ASCII file has been taken from "Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1994".

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