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From: miked%syscon@nstar.rn.com (Mike DeMetz)
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Subject: Re: B-52, B-1, B-2, and F-14 in Des. Storm
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Date: 22 Jan 91 01:36:57 GMT
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From: miked%syscon@nstar.rn.com (Mike DeMetz)
ccc@anomaly.SBS.COM (Cole Calistra) writes:



>From: ccc@anomaly.SBS.COM (Cole Calistra)
>Hello,

>3. Can the F-14 be used as a bomber, if necessary?  Either way, are there
>   any other armaments besides the Sidewinder, Pheonix, Sparrow missles, and
>   the cannon that would work or fit on the F-14?  What is the F-14's main
>   role in Desert Storm since the engagement of Iraqi planes has been 
>   limited at best?  Is it just CAP and escort for the bombers that are there?

The F-14 was designed for one purpose and that is CAP for the fleet.Probably
not setup for worth the risk of ground attack. That is the role of the F-18
and A-6s.Some Nam navy pilots question the F-18 trying to do both escort
and attack.

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