: Remained the backbone of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) following the Iran-Iraq War, where it achieved over 130 confirmed kills.
: Mach 2.34 (1,544 mph) at high altitude, significantly faster than modern counterparts like the F/A-18. Grumman F-14 Tomcat ('90)
: The F-14D featured General Electric F110 engines, replacing the troublesome TF30s. This provided 30% more thrust and eliminated the need for afterburners during carrier launches. : Remained the backbone of the Islamic Republic