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The Grumman F-14A Tomcat is an American made two-seat carrier-
based multi-role fighter. At the present time they are testing 
the F-14 to see if it is also usable as a bomber.
It's the worlds most famous fighter, thanks to the film "Top Gun".
Wing span:                        19,45 m.(wings forward)
Wing span:                        11,65 m.(wings swept)
Length:                           19,10 m.
Height:                           4,88 m.
Max. speed:                       Mach 2.34 (2517 km/h, 1564 mph.)
Empty weight:                     39,310 lbs.(17830 kg.)
Max. weight:                      74,348 lbs.(33724 kg.)
Powerplant:                       two Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-412A 
                                  afterburning turbofans
Thrust:                           14,000 lbs.(6350 kg.) (each)
With Afterburner:                 20,900 lbs.(9480 kg.) (each)