The F-14 Tomcat was designed as the main fighter of the US Navy, capable of performing air superiority, escort, and strike missions. It is one of the most advanced aircraft to have served on an aircraft carrier. The first aircraft flew on December 21, 1970, with the first deliveries to the US Navy occurring four years later. The last F-14s were retired in 2006.

• Variable geometry wings: Controlled either by computer or manually by the pilot.
• Angle of attack change from 20 degrees to 60 degrees.
• Optimal wing positioning for tight maneuvers.