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From: ricko@rosevax.Rosemount.COM (Rick O'Brien)
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Subject: Re: AAMs
Summary: F-14 Notes
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Date: 20 Jan 89 05:12:46 GMT
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> Also, note that an F-14 cannot carry six Phoenixes without being in
> "overload" condition, in which most performance specs (including, as I
> recall, carrier landings) are void.

>From what I understand, the reengined F-14's can take off with six 
Phoenixes.  Someone may correct me, but I think the limitation to
four missiles during peacetime came from return to carrier immediately
after take-off considerations.  Without the newer engines they could
only land with four missiles so instead of jettisoning two expensive
missiles they take off with four.