Unseen F-14 Tomcat Aircraft Footage: Secrets Revealed

Aviation directors cut for the F-14 aircraft. Dive into the thrilling world of military fighter jets with Tyler "FEED" Davies (Blue Angels) pilot and Ron "RHINO" Unterreiner (TOP GUN ) Pilot - in this exclusive Director's Cut of our F-14 Tomcat video! By popular demand, we're bringing you never-before-seen deleted scenes, unreleased footage, and exclusive content from this TOP GUN aviation pilot.

Join us as we explore the legendary F-14 Tomcat, from its features and evolution to the intense catapult launch process. Hear firsthand accounts from Ron, who flew this iconic series of jets from 1982 to 1995, experiencing all three variants.

Get ready for a nostalgic aviation journey filled with passion for aviation history and the adrenaline of flying the F-14 Tomcat military aircraft. For those who asked for more-this one's for you

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00:00 Intro
4:04 Rosemont Probe
5:00 IR Track and Search System
6:20 First Flight Experience
8:20 Temperature Gauge
8:46 Weapon System
10:30 Integrated Ladder
13:20 Flight Deck Launch Sequence
18:16 Intake System
20:10 Speed of Sound Cloud
21:54 F-14 Hydraulics
23:20 Missile & Weapon Storage
24:10 F-14 Wing Sweep
26:33 F-14 Landing Gear
29:33 TARPS System
31:32 F-14 Horizontal Stabilizer
33:00 F-14 Engines
34:45 F-14 Tail-hook

[exophoric]

This shows how smart top guns are. He has a very precise vocabulary and an in depth understanding of aircraft systems. Not just a pilot.

[iceman_fox]

The Tomcat has almost mystical properties. I believe the pilots of these F-14s were the last great American air fighters. You had to have intellect, skill, courage and bravery to fly these birds. Truly a man's game. The Tomcat pilot being interviewed in this video is highly impressive. His vocabulary is on point, he's very intelligent. I bet he was a hell of a pilot. Great video.

[garethjohnstone]

Something about the F14 is so unique. Nothing else that flies gives me the same feeling when I see one.

[leonardmoore]

I flew with Rhino '92-'95 at VF-51. Highlight of my time with him was joining him on a fly off of the USS KITTY HAWK CV-63, into Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in early '93. Our job was to augment and relieve the remaining USAF fighters there during Southern Watch. The KITTY HAWK couldnt transit into the Persian Gulf in time, so we detached early from the Indian Ocean. He was a class act and a true professional. We JO's ribbed him a lot, precisely bc he was so tight to standards. In hindsight, I recognize that he provided a great example for us JO's to emulate. Good times for sure! Lenny "Lipo" Moore.

[jsmith]

F-14 had a lifting body and the first microprocessor. Amazing aircraft that was retired too soon especially with the potential of the Tomcat-21

[matthewjsparks]

F-15's, 16's, 18's are great planes, but they're utilitarian. The Tomcat was a work of art.

[michaelmappin]

I was a flight deck director from 86-2012. I loved working with Tomcats and have about a thousand Tomcat stories. What he was talking about getting into the engine cans: I once had a blueshirt skating from work and napping in the tailpipe. We didn't know it until we pushed the aircraft tail over water on the fantail. He was in there screaming bloody murder. We didn't hear him until we had the aircraft chained down, the tractor broke off and we were all walking away. The Tomcat was by far the heaviest plane on the deck. They would bend towbars and slide all over the place during rough seas. Fly 3 is Tomcat country and back there the skid is the most worn because of the wires. Tough place to earn a living. The alpha Tomcats made it super hot too. Always in burner during cyclic ops.

[Aiken]

I have lost count of how many model kits of the F14 I’ve built. It’s such a beautiful thing.

[Wargasm]

F-14’s are freaking badass. I was on the USS Enterprise in the 80’s. Used to watch them launch and land quite often on cruise. People don’t realize how big the Tomcat is. It dwarfed just about every plane onboard except the Hawkeye. We used to do “air shows” for “distinguished visitors” . Which were usually people in middle eastern garb. I think we were just trying to sell them armaments. They would fire guns at floating targets as part of the demo. They always opened with two Tomcats hauling serious ass over the ship (perpendicular) and create two massive sonic booms. I watched the shows many times. It was cool to watch the Tomcats take off with the wings fully extended and slowly fold back as they were climbing and preparing for supersonic. Then while configured they looked like a wicked flying triangle. Tomcat looks the business with those wings folded back. Like an angry mountain lion with its ears pinned back. Just a freaking badass bird. Was saddened when they decided to get rid of them. Can you imagine what the Tomcat would be today? Look at the new F-15 with all its modern updates and upgrades. It’s a real shame they phased this beautiful bird out. I think it was the cost of maintenance and complexity of its swing wing that did her in. But if they had kept modernizing the Tomcat like they did with the Eagle, I think they could’ve gotten costs under control. Especially if we sold them to our allies. I think the only people we shared them with was Iran . That didn’t work out to well. Maybe that’s another reason we ditched the Tomcat. Whatever the case, it was sad to see her go. 😢 Just a superbly menacing and beautiful aircraft.

[jeffkiess]

This is a perfect interview with Tyler asking Rhino fantastic questions that get into the detail we viewers crave and more! Wonderful stuff, much appreciated.

[densealloy]

When he was describing the complexity of the launch and recovery procedures, I was reminded of my time on board a LPD. Although annoying at 0300 to have a Sailor walk through our berthing to check some valve or gauge, it was comforting to know the Navy was so good at what they do. To take a high school grad and in about 18 months spin them up to do a job as difficult as repairing a military aircraft, have them perform additional duties on the flight deck such as flight ops, firefighting and damage control is impressive. As if that wasn't challenging enough, have them perform all this while being deployed for extended periods, within a military organization with unique culture, traditions and discipline, is a testament to the training and the quality of leadership of the PO's, CPO's and Officer's in the Navy. Bravo Zulu.

Also if anyone ever claims I wrote this or says I gave those nasty squids a compliment, I will call you a liar. That's all I got to say about that...I got to go on my lunch break and I got a whole box of crayons with my name on them. Semper Fi.

[theonlyegg]

One of the best Tomcat videos I've ever seen. Thank you both.

[pbssandman]

F14 tomcat is like our JA 37 Viggen !! always a place in our hearts !! Wonderful aircraft !!!

[natek.]

Fantastic walkaround. As an F-14 fan for decades now, I still learned several new things. A++!

[jevells]

Look at how he looks at it, just incredible

[patrickwilson]

As a final checker in VF-142 I can appreciate all aspects of this video. I appreciate the views and the input from the narrator. I have seen them up close on the cat and lived with them aboard the "IKE". Fly navy all day all night. I am so proud to have had a piece of great history and am sorry to see them retire. Ghost Rider till death 1982-1986

[SmoggyFroggy]

It is an absolute tragedy that we are not still flying this plane today. Rhino really knows his stuff, love to see his passion and enthusiasm for the plane still to this day.

[EanBezemer]

5:15 you are pointing out the TCS system on A models, not the IRST system which to my knowledge was only on D models.

[gcm]

I’m just old enough to remember seeing F-4’s fly in the mid 80’s and I’ve seen everything I care to see fly through to the F-22. But I’ll always, always regret never having seen a Tomcat fly.

[thereissomecoolstuff]

All designed in the 1960’s and 1970’s with a slide rule and genius. Excellent video. Thx