Why the F-14 Tomcat Is Such a Badass Plane

This dogfighting dynamo was designed to win a war that never happened. Several decades—and one star-making turn in Top Gun—later, it's now an endangered species. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       Why the F-14 Tomcat Is Such a Badass Plane   This story is exclusive to Pop Mech Pro members.   This dogfighting dynamo was designed to win a war that never happened. Several decades—and one star-making turn in Top Gun—later, it's now an endangered species. Read More           You Probably Got This Math Question Wrong on Your SATs (Everyone Does)   Here's how to finally solve it. Read More             We Tested a Bunch of Hydro Flasks. These Are the Ones Worth Buying.   Trust these thermoses and insulated cups to keep your coffee hot and your water ice cold. Read More           Watch This An-124 Condor Absolutely Eat It on the Runway After a Botched Landing   The world's second largest airlifter may never fly again. Read More           The Navy Has Shot Down an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile for the First Time   The historic test is a technical success for the Pentagon—and terrible news for China. Read More           Why the Army, Marines, and Special Ops All Want This New Sniper Rifle   The Barrett MRAD is equipped with swappable barrels, which lets the shooter use a variety of calibers. Read More         Read More on PopularMechanics.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   PopularMechanics.com ©2020 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019