Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Photographed By Don Morfe, December 29, 2008
1. Grumman F-14 Tomcat Marker
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Grumman F-14 Tomcat. . The F-14 Tomcat was the Navy’s first-line fighter from 1972-2006. In full forward-sweep position, its distinctive variable-geometry wings provide the lift needed to slow-speed flight essential for carrier landings. In swept-back position, the wings blend into the aircraft, giving the F-14 Tomcat a dart-like silhouette for supersonic flight at speeds up to 1,544 mph (2,485 kmp) and heights more than 50,000 feet (15,239 meters). Powerful on-board targeting systems allow a Tomcat’s two-seat crew of pilot and radar intercept officer to simultaneously fire up to six Phoenix missiles at six different targets at ranges exceeding 100 miles (161 km)! For close-in action, F-14;s typically carry shorter-ranged Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles in addition to a 20mm M61 cannon., This aircraft on display, 157986, was the seventh Tomcat built by Grumman and was retained as their primary research and development airframe. In 1973, it served as the prototype for the “Super Tomcat” series, which incorporated more powerful engines. The Tomcat is on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida., Did you know that the Tomcat was the fighter plane featured in the 1986 film Top Gun?
The F-14 Tomcat was the Navy’s first-line fighter from 1972-2006. In full forward-sweep position, its distinctive variable-geometry wings provide the lift needed to slow-speed flight essential for carrier landings. In swept-back position, the wings blend into the aircraft, giving the F-14 Tomcat a dart-like silhouette for supersonic flight at speeds up to 1,544 mph (2,485 kmp) and heights more than 50,000 feet (15,239 meters). Powerful on-board targeting systems allow a Tomcat’s two-seat crew of pilot and radar intercept officer to simultaneously fire up to six Phoenix missiles at six different targets at ranges exceeding 100 miles (161 km)! For close-in action, F-14;s typically carry shorter-ranged Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles in addition to a 20mm M61 cannon.
This aircraft on display, 157986, was the seventh Tomcat built by Grumman and was retained as their primary research and development airframe. In 1973, it served as the prototype for the “Super Tomcat” series, which incorporated more powerful engines. The Tomcat is on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida.
Did you know that the Tomcat was the fighter plane featured in the 1986 film Top Gun?
Erected by Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
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list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 45.856′ N, 73° 59.994′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in Hell's Kitchen. Marker was at the intersection of 12 Avenue (Pier 86) and 46th Street on 12 Avenue (Pier 86). This marker is on the deck of the USS Intrepid. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: New York NY 10036, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Also see . . . 1. Grumman F-14 Tomcat. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Home of M.A.T.S. Claims to be the most comprehensive F-14 Tomcat site out there. (Submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Home of M.A.T.S., unknown
3. Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Photographed By Don Morfe, December 29, 2008
4. Entrance to the Welcome Center of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Photographed By Don Morfe, December 29, 2008
5. Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum-entrance sign
Photographed By Don Morfe, December 29, 2008
6. USS Intrepid-on the deck
Photographed By Don Morfe, December 29, 2008
7. USS Intrepid-World War II Score Card
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on January 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.