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Maverick brought the legendary F-14 Tomcat back to the big screen, but how does it compare to the F/A-18 Super Hornet in a ...
The F-14 Tomcat was featured in the first film, and with the sequel hitting a lot of nostalgic notes, it was fitting for the plane to make an encore in a climactic dogfight sequence.
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How Fast Was the Navy’s F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet?

The F-14 Tomcat, immortalized in the film Top Gun, was a legendary U.S. Navy fighter famed for its blistering Mach 2.34+ ...
In the movie “Top Gun,” the lead character and naval aviator “Maverick” famously says, “I feel the need… the need for speed.” ...