"Pechs1" wrote in message
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kboatright- How does the range of the F-18 E/F compare with the F-14
Bombcat,
with both
carrying equivalent attack loads? BRBR

Good point but the answer isn't the F-14D. NAVAIR missed the 'boat' in the
80s,
when everything was being upgraded, new models introduced while the F-14
languished. It 'should' have been the USN version of the F-15E, the
'strike
Turkey' but wasn't, isn't.

The F-14D was a compromise from day 1, and it pales in comparison to some
of
the other modern aircraft, many of which were much older, like the F-15E.

It needs to go. Upgrading the F-14 is just not possible today.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye
Phlyer

Agreed. And the previous post hit it on the nail's head, logistics support
for the airframe is a nightmare.

I always found it odd how little was done to upgrade the Turkey when
compared with many previous and contemporary designs. Strike Tom ala F-15E
back in the mid-80's was the answer. Unfortunately nobody of significance
bothered to ask the question.

R / John