Grumman F-14 Tomcat

The TF30 had been plagued from the start with susceptibility to [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] at high AoA and during rapid throttle transients or above 30,000 ft (9,100 m).

The F110 engine provided a significant increase in thrust, producing 27,600 lbf (123 kN) with afterburner.

The increased thrust gave the Tomcat a better than 1:1 thrust-to-weight ratio at low fuel quantities.

The basic engine thrust without afterburner was powerful enough for carrier launches, further increasing safety.

Another benefit was allowing the Tomcat to cruise comfortably above 30,000 ft (9,100 m), which increased its range and survivability.

The F-14B arrived in time to participate in Desert Storm.

In the late 1990s, 67 F-14Bs were upgraded to extend airframe life and improve offensive and defensive avionics systems.

The modified aircraft became known as F-14B Upgrade aircraft.