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wabpilot,
I would also be interested in your comments regarding this topic. Would you mind further explaining why the F-14 is not on the same page as the F-1, F-16, F/A-18 in the air-to-air arena? What specifically is it about the Tomcat that gives puts it at a disadvantage?
On paper, the F-14 would not seem to be at a disadvantage, it had the most powerful radar set of the 'teen' series, and similar missile and avionics stats, although maybe they were not updated as frequently as some of the other airframes.
The only thing I can add from my own experience, is that the F-14 did not seem to very far behind in the turning, maneuverability, and slow speed performance capability when I have seen it flying, or during air show performances.
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