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AIM-54 Phoenix: The Missile That Made the F-14 Tomcat an 'Aerial Assassin'
Introducing the AIM-54 Phoenix Missile The AIM-54 was carried on the F-14’s external pylon, in clusters of six, and could be launched against other aircraft.With a top speed of Mach five, or ...
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The F-14 Tomcat's Phoenix Missile Made It a Powerhouse
However, its greatest asset was arguably the AIM-54 Phoenix missile. The U.S. Navy first sought out a long-range, high-endurance interceptor aircraft during the Second World War. Specifically ...