"John Carrier" wrote in message
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The real issue with the TF-30 powered Turkey was it was plain flat
underpowered. A VX-4 guy once told several admirals the only thing the
F-14 needed was Tumanski engines. That was a career-ending statement.

R / John


IIRC, Swoose Snead was fired as PMA in 1972 for making a statement that the
Turkey was unsuitable for fleet introduction with the current engine. Once
a few Congresscritters hung up the phone, he was hired back next day, or the
day after that.

Rick