However, an F-14 pilot could manually override the system in the event of the SCADC's failure. If you're curious about what a variable-sweep wing actually does, the design takes inspiration from ...

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat, famously featured in the 1980s film "Top Gun," was one of the finest naval warplanes ever built.

The pilots ejected safely, but the incident became a notable part of the F-14’s history. It underscores the rigorous testing required for weapons systems and contributes to the F-14’s storied ...