About
The F‑14A Tomcat is a Tier 7 U.S. Navy twin-engine, two-seat interceptor with variable-sweep wings. It uses powerful AN/AWG‑9 radar and carries long-range AIM‑54 Phoenix missiles—ideal for fleet defense and air superiority
Playstyle
Climb high, lock targets with AWG‑9, and launch AIM‑54s from beyond visual range, effective range is about 25-30km in tier 7, works best for maps without many obstacles. For close range, Aim-9M is an excellent choice when used both for front and rear aspects.
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Extreme long-range BVR with Phoenix missiles
➕ High speed and strong acceleration
➕ Good energy retention at altitude
➕ Large missile variety & count
➕ Strong high-altitude turn performance
Cons
➖ Limited radar-warning and countermeasure capability
➖ Slow roll rate in close combat
Loadout Option
Trivia
-The F-14A used to only have the AIM-9L for IRs and AIM-7F for SARH. It was later buffed to be capable of carrying AIM-9Ms and AIM-7Ms
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