Poor guy was so tired from shooting down so many MiG-29 Fulcrum’s, MiG-31’s, and SU-27 Flankers’s in his F-14D Super Tomcat. But still. Fuckin worth it. I’d imagine there were probably so many skirmishes in the skies during the Cold War (because it’s a good opportunity to test each other’s capabilities) that were covered up to not cause World War III and the Tomcat’s were the one’s that probably absolutely terrified the East they can fly faster and can out maneuver you no matter how much you try to use your bullshit maneuverability crutch in those eastern fighters (because it was quite literally a skill issue) and if you try to run from them it’s basically COME HERE BOY! WHERE YA RUNNIN TO!? (The only aircraft I know of that maybe could get away is the MiG-25 Foxbat which was designed to intercept the SR-71 if I remember correctly. Even though it couldn’t really do shit to shoot it down and also if remember correctly it was made out of Nylon so in a dogfight….. Yeah I’m not putting any bets on it that’s all I’m gonna say…) *Death by missile or guns either way because you only get away if the Tomcat is outta ammo, fuel, or is either ordered to disengage or they let you go* I can only imagine the amount of PTSD some former Soviet or Chinese fighter pilots have from these Demons and they all breathed a sigh of relief when they were decommissioned. That was the worst mistake we ever made. Up there with the decommissioning of the black bird. We just scrapped em all! Didn’t even leave any to put into museums or anything! *The F-14 Tomcat is not broken we swear.* *Crosses fingers behind back with a clearly mischievous grin* At least that’s my theory and stance it may have some basis in reality it also may not. Take a good portion of this with a grain of salt. I don’t have EVERY fact at this time.
That Pilot must have had a really good RIO. The Rio’s are among the best co-pilots out there. No flight controls, yet a strong will to get back on deck.
@@albernard8751 They were good except too much energy loss with swept back wings and the sweeping wings themselves were an issue, a cost issue, if I'm not mistaking when adjusted for inflation they were more expensive then the F-22 and the Raptor is undoubtedly better. Don't get me wrong I love the Tomcat but as good at it was in a dogfight it's BVR was getting outdated.
@@murasame5071 if the F-14 wasn’t decommissioned we’d probably be on the final form of the tomcat by now the ST-22 Super Tomcat (that could’ve theoretically rivaled the F-22 Raptor) as Grumman had plans for at least three more iterations after the F-14D the following would’ve been (in order) the F-14S then the ST-21 and finally the ST-22 hell it probably would’ve eat the Raptor for breakfast.
The Hornet may have outlived him. The Eagle might have better kinematics. The Viper might be a better dogfighter. The Flankers may make more impressive aerobatics. The Spirit might be more ominous than him. The Raptor might make an easy meal of him. The Lightning II may be light years ahead of him. Yet none is anywhere as beloved and iconic. The only one that can look him in the eyes in terms of awesomeness and being an icon, is His Majesty the Blackbird, Lord of Speed.
Murica in the 80s and 90s hits you different. You guys were amazing. Gave us great music, great movies, great planes before/after 80s 90s and I'm forever grateful. Wish we could go back to times before social media and too much tech.
When you learn more about the F/A-18, you realize it's an aircraft made for congress, it technically checks all the boxes but it's good at nothing, it doesn't have the internal fuel, doesn't have the range, doesn't have the speed (the F/A-18 can't go supersonic at sea level) it doesn't have the armament, it doesn't have the radar range of the F-14, it's a scam. I used to like the F/A-18, but now it feels bittersweet. And they murdered the Tomcat, every single one of them, even the F-14Ds, they murdered them.
The F/A-18 has internal fuel tanks + it's one of the most well loved aircraft by Navy servicemen and even those of foreign air forces + it's perfectly capable of every role it's meant to fulfil + the F-14 wasn't "murdered" by the F/A-18, it was pulled out of service to prevent Iran from getting spare parts for their own F-14 fleet + the F/A-18 is fully capable of Mach speeds at sea level + it's not a money drainer like the F-14 + you don't have a source.
By me [Verse 1] Where have all the good jets gone and where are all the carriers? Where's the streetwise F-14 to fight the risin' odds? Isn't there a bright light upon a fiery steed? Late at night, I toss and I turn and I dream of what I need [Chorus] I need a tomcat I'm holding out for a tomcat till the end of the night He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh for the fight I need a tomcat (tomcat) I'm holding out for a tomcat till the morning light (tomcat till the morning light) He's gotta be sure and it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life, larger than life Somewhere after midnight in my wildest fantasy Somewhere just beyond my reach, there's someone reaching back for me Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat It's gonna take a F14 to sweep me off my feet, yeah [Chorus] I need a tomcat I'm holding out for a tomcat till the end of the night He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh for the fight I need a tomcat (tomcat) I'm holding out for a tomcat till the morning light (tomcat till the morning light) He's gotta be sure and it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life, larger than life
Like the wwe had its attitude era the tomcat was the attitude era of fighters slick sexy a shape that could have been seen well into the 21st century I love you f14
I believe it might have been the following. 1. Difficulty in maintenance in comparison to newer systems. 2. Changing threats and the expense to upgrade to keep up. 3. Manufacturing lines needing to be freed up for the hornet and other systems. 4. Grumman business deals. 5. Increasing accidents with the variable geometry wing. 6. Change in naval doctrine to more multi-role aircraft. But still quite the beloved fighter
@@awashhydra tbf, the F-14 was being more suited towards an A-G role, with the edition of the LANTIRN pod and the F-14D having the capability to carry JDAMs, plus the number of Tomcats being lost was going down each year, with the last accident involving an F-14 being in 2002. As for the other reasons, eh, sound about right. But I still feel robbed with having the Super Hornet over the much more capable ST-21.
2017 I saw a wreckage in the sky to me it looked like a ball of metel come through clouds an in my veiw I got photos but all the add apps get to have all access to my shit so you maken me see lots with this speed of the eyes then boom gone Blink you miss the real thing look things in the universe shows me even the alien that tv created stay frosty bro come on now you know if you did have one them earth would swallow some big shit
1:47 love the comedy break of the dead-tired pilot running into the bulkhead
Lol Bonk..!!
Poor guy was so tired from shooting down so many MiG-29 Fulcrum’s, MiG-31’s, and SU-27 Flankers’s in his F-14D Super Tomcat. But still. Fuckin worth it. I’d imagine there were probably so many skirmishes in the skies during the Cold War (because it’s a good opportunity to test each other’s capabilities) that were covered up to not cause World War III and the Tomcat’s were the one’s that probably absolutely terrified the East they can fly faster and can out maneuver you no matter how much you try to use your bullshit maneuverability crutch in those eastern fighters (because it was quite literally a skill issue) and if you try to run from them it’s basically COME HERE BOY! WHERE YA RUNNIN TO!?
(The only aircraft I know of that maybe could get away is the MiG-25 Foxbat which was designed to intercept the SR-71 if I remember correctly. Even though it couldn’t really do shit to shoot it down and also if remember correctly it was made out of Nylon so in a dogfight….. Yeah I’m not putting any bets on it that’s all I’m gonna say…)
*Death by missile or guns either way because you only get away if the Tomcat is outta ammo, fuel, or is either ordered to disengage or they let you go*
I can only imagine the amount of PTSD some former Soviet or Chinese fighter pilots have from these Demons and they all breathed a sigh of relief when they were decommissioned. That was the worst mistake we ever made. Up there with the decommissioning of the black bird. We just scrapped em all! Didn’t even leave any to put into museums or anything!
*The F-14 Tomcat is not broken we swear.*
*Crosses fingers behind back with a clearly mischievous grin*
At least that’s my theory and stance it may have some basis in reality it also may not. Take a good portion of this with a grain of salt. I don’t have EVERY fact at this time.
That Pilot must have had a really good RIO. The Rio’s are among the best co-pilots out there. No flight controls, yet a strong will to get back on deck.
@@albernard8751 They were good except too much energy loss with swept back wings and the sweeping wings themselves were an issue, a cost issue, if I'm not mistaking when adjusted for inflation they were more expensive then the F-22 and the Raptor is undoubtedly better. Don't get me wrong I love the Tomcat but as good at it was in a dogfight it's BVR was getting outdated.
yes
"I need a hero!" **beat drops** **raging twin F110-GE-400**
Gold.
All the best birds the east had to offer stared into the eyes of the tomcat, and they all got bit.
F14 never faced SU-27 and Mig 29
i think those two would be a worthy oponent for it.
Not too fair since it never got to show up it's competition in gen, also the never even could see the tomcat let alone its eyes
Always found it funny that once the enemy found out they were being painted by a Tomcat they would turn tail and run the other way.
@@murasame5071 if the F-14 wasn’t decommissioned we’d probably be on the final form of the tomcat by now the ST-22 Super Tomcat (that could’ve theoretically rivaled the F-22 Raptor) as Grumman had plans for at least three more iterations after the F-14D the following would’ve been (in order) the F-14S then the ST-21 and finally the ST-22 hell it probably would’ve eat the Raptor for breakfast.
i wont judge for f22 vs ST-22 , but damm ST-22 if beautifull plane @@albernard8751
Tomcat can still bang in 90% of all the countries make no mistake
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's,
*a Tomcat!*
the tomcat is just such a beautiful craft
Agreed
The Hornet may have outlived him. The Eagle might have better kinematics. The Viper might be a better dogfighter. The Flankers may make more impressive aerobatics. The Spirit might be more ominous than him. The Raptor might make an easy meal of him. The Lightning II may be light years ahead of him.
Yet none is anywhere as beloved and iconic.
The only one that can look him in the eyes in terms of awesomeness and being an icon, is His Majesty the Blackbird, Lord of Speed.
Epic
Well said well said
Boom
My man, take my Sidewinders!
The BUFF will still outlive every mentioned jet
Murica in the 80s and 90s hits you different. You guys were amazing.
Gave us great music, great movies, great planes before/after 80s 90s and I'm forever grateful.
Wish we could go back to times before social media and too much tech.
Nice tribute to one the great fighter. Fast, versatile, mighty roaring 'Tomcat'.
I love the F18 but the Tomcat was unique!
Each aircraft is unique
When you learn more about the F/A-18, you realize it's an aircraft made for congress, it technically checks all the boxes but it's good at nothing, it doesn't have the internal fuel, doesn't have the range, doesn't have the speed (the F/A-18 can't go supersonic at sea level) it doesn't have the armament, it doesn't have the radar range of the F-14, it's a scam.
I used to like the F/A-18, but now it feels bittersweet.
And they murdered the Tomcat, every single one of them, even the F-14Ds, they murdered them.
The F/A-18 has internal fuel tanks + it's one of the most well loved aircraft by Navy servicemen and even those of foreign air forces + it's perfectly capable of every role it's meant to fulfil + the F-14 wasn't "murdered" by the F/A-18, it was pulled out of service to prevent Iran from getting spare parts for their own F-14 fleet + the F/A-18 is fully capable of Mach speeds at sea level + it's not a money drainer like the F-14 + you don't have a source.
@@OfficialUSKRprogram There are a few on display, like a dozen, but the rest were scrapped. Dismantled and shredded.
@@EvyWuf2016it's a shame 💔
By me
[Verse 1]
Where have all the good jets gone and where are all the carriers?
Where's the streetwise F-14 to fight the risin' odds?
Isn't there a bright light upon a fiery steed?
Late at night, I toss and I turn and I dream of what I need
[Chorus]
I need a tomcat
I'm holding out for a tomcat till the end of the night
He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh for the fight
I need a tomcat (tomcat)
I'm holding out for a tomcat till the morning light (tomcat till the morning light)
He's gotta be sure and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life, larger than life
Somewhere after midnight in my wildest fantasy
Somewhere just beyond my reach, there's someone reaching back for me
Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat
It's gonna take a F14 to sweep me off my feet, yeah
[Chorus]
I need a tomcat
I'm holding out for a tomcat till the end of the night
He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh for the fight
I need a tomcat (tomcat)
I'm holding out for a tomcat till the morning light (tomcat till the morning light)
He's gotta be sure and it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life, larger than life
i love the editing the quality makes it look like it as made in the 90s. really fits with the song.
One of the best F-14 videos out there, be proud sir!
The most beautiful aircraft to ever take the sky! The VFA 103 is my absolute favorite!
THE GREAT TRIBUTE TO THE GREATEST,AND MOST BEAUTIFUL FIGHTER OF UNITED STATES NAVY.THE -F-14 TOMCAT,,,
This is action, this is ART ❤😊
Crazy this video is not trending, really good edit well done.
it bigger, its better, its faster, its the tomcat!
Nice man. I hope you guys gain some popularity soon. I've been sending these to all my mates. Have a good one
The black tails with skull and bones will always look menacing.
VFA 103 The Jolly Roger Squadron "Fear the bones"
MASTERPIECE!
Yes!
"Do some of that pilot stuff Mav"
spreading freedom left right and center
Outstanding video as always!
Fun fact: this song was created when the tomcat was created
Exactly 10 years apart
Tomcat 1974 and footloose 1984😜
Like the wwe had its attitude era the tomcat was the attitude era of fighters slick sexy a shape that could have been seen well into the 21st century I love you f14
Very well made video, keep up the great work man!
Perfect, absolutely amazing
Great video, I want to see more. Greetings from Chile
Amazing amount of effort into editing this. Awesome 👏🏻
Wow nagyszerű videó. Köszönöm 😍😍😘
underrated videos keep up the good work :D
❤All men are hero’s to me❤
Bro this on fire 🔥
🔥🔥🔥
Good job 👏
very good, keep it up 👍
great edit
Nice vid great job
Digggin the final countdown footage
10/10 edit
Awesome!
best cat ever!!
Sweet video, Tomcat is the best!!!
27,000Lbs of thrust and American steel. Can't beat it.
Nope!🇺🇸🦅
Masterpiece.
Kinda wanna ride a Tomcat to save a princess from an evil fairy god-mother.
This remix is kinda epic
The navy in the late sixties "I'm holding out for a Grumman!"
This plane is still good to use even for now
Awesome edit 👏🏼
Executive Decission has some nice F-14 footage that you could have used.
Nice video though. 👏
Perfect...🤷🏾♂️
Great video!!
Why did the United States Navy decided to retire this plane I will never know.
Moneeeeey
I believe it might have been the following.
1. Difficulty in maintenance in comparison to newer systems.
2. Changing threats and the expense to upgrade to keep up.
3. Manufacturing lines needing to be freed up for the hornet and other systems.
4. Grumman business deals.
5. Increasing accidents with the variable geometry wing.
6. Change in naval doctrine to more multi-role aircraft.
But still quite the beloved fighter
They never retired the F14…
They merely made the F15… 🗿
@@awashhydra tbf, the F-14 was being more suited towards an A-G role, with the edition of the LANTIRN pod and the F-14D having the capability to carry JDAMs, plus the number of Tomcats being lost was going down each year, with the last accident involving an F-14 being in 2002. As for the other reasons, eh, sound about right.
But I still feel robbed with having the Super Hornet over the much more capable ST-21.
The hornet is way better
Fell the need...
Need for speed!
Well done
excelente
Amazed no one is talking about 1:58 , that was H O T
good stuff
F14 Tomcat! Cadillac of the Skies
Disposable heroes fits this.
最高！
Ngl I expected Danger Zone
But still good 👌
TOP GUN INTENSIFIES 😎 👊🏻 💥
best plane ever made^
Tbh my favourite plane
I gave Tomcat guys so much shit in the Navy, but that aircraft is fucking iconic. God damn it is sexy.
Thank you for listening me 💯🗿
🍷🗿
The navy during ‘Nam: oh shit this phantom II isn’t performing as good as we thought time to lock in
The navy after locking in:
I miss the 80s…
What up Skillet it's Viper you're Storm Shadow 😁
🤘🤘
Murica❤
Let's go
only listening to this becouse i like f-14 Tomcat
I LOVE MIC PROPAGANDA LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOO
F-14 remains the sexiest plane
Agreed bro!
Is this version of the song on Spotify?
AHHHHHHHH QUADRUPLE THE DEFENSE BUDGET🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
A too, am holding out for a tomboy
They learned how to make a better one.
f14 Tomcat the shield of the fleet
u just made my career. but at the same time u made more confused. I will be pilot but what fighter jet
What's the song that's used in the video?
Holding out for a hero
Name music?
Bonnie Tyler - Holding out for a hero
The one and only!
I think I just got you to 50k subscribers? Any reward if I did?
Now understand in wait so long time Doffe 😂
Hallo AI Smith Project 😮you make Contact paper and not understand your paper 😮OMG Doffe
10:00 on laps arntfield to Rouyn Noranda
23:11 on laps base border to Rouyn Noranda
The Tom cat is black in the 3rd movie
F14空中雄鹰🦅🦅🦅
😢
What my Problems I want make business 😂😂
half of the total view count is just me frfr
2:27 ?
1:48 bonk
2017 I saw a wreckage in the sky to me it looked like a ball of metel come through clouds an in my veiw
I got photos but all the add apps get to have all access to my shit so you maken me see lots with this speed of the eyes then boom gone
Blink you miss the real thing look things in the universe shows me even the alien that tv created stay frosty bro come on now you know if you did have one them earth would swallow some big shit
Rudy x film[Robert F-Kennedy 😂😂]
🌐🗽🎗🎃🎈good afternoon, wondering the streets 🍉🍊🍋🥝🫐
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