Viggen 644 Posted August 17, 2008 Does anyone have any info regarding the 80th F-14A destined for Iran. All I know is that it was used for "testing". Anyone know what this testing was? Or better yet, does anyone have any links regarding this bird. And is there a chance there are some pictures? I wanted to do a skin of this Tomcat for TMF's F-14A(iiaf). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kct 5 Posted August 17, 2008 Well, I think I found this: http://www.military-quotes.com/media/showp...710/ppuser/3825 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted August 26, 2008 It never left the USA. Basically it got repossessed before they got it. From MATS BuNos 160299 to 160378 (F-14A-90/1995-GR) were built for Iran with the last one (BuNo 160378) remaining in the US after the islamic revolution in Iran. This particular aircraft was put into storage at Davis-Monthan AFB until it was refurbished and used at the PMTC at Point Mugu, CA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sugarblues 0 Posted August 26, 2008 There's plenty of photo's around of that aircraft. Go to the "Tomcat Alley" website - I think they have one on the site. SB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted August 26, 2008 It never left the USA. Basically it got repossessed before they got it. From MATS Left at AMARC till 1986 before a refurb to US Navy Standard apparently - thats a long time to leave it sitting there :( Amazing to think that the F-14A could have racked up 159 confirmed Air to Air kills with Iran - now thats a Turkey shoot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viggen 644 Posted September 1, 2008 Okay, but what happen to it after refurb? Fleet Service or Scrap or AMARC again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kct 5 Posted September 1, 2008 Probably testing of new weapons and the like. They can't really take it out for a spin in the public, don't they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
