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A legendary Grumman F-14 Tomcat in iconic VF-31 Tomcatters livery, preserved at the Udvar-Hazy Center.

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📝 Spotter's notes

This aircraft is significant as one of the last operational F-14s, nicknamed 'Felix 101', part of the final deployment of VF-31 Tomcatters before the type was retired.

✈️ Aircraft identity

ICAO Type F14
Model F-14 Tomcat
Manufacturer Grumman
Airline US Navy
Livery US Navy - VF-31 Tomcatters
Military Military

🔧 Technicals

Engine 2 x Pratt & Whitney TF30 or General Electric F110 (varied by model)
Thrust TF30: ~93 kN each (afterburner), F110: ~122 kN each (afterburner)
Wingspan 19.55 m (spread), 11.58 m (swept)
Length 19.13 m
Height 4.88 m
MTOW 33,724 kg
Range 3,200 km
Capacity 2 (crew)
Cruise Speed 917 km/h (Mach 0.75); max speed Mach 2.34
Noise Rating N/A (military aircraft, not civil ICAO rated)