Tomcat or Hornet? Until 2006, the “Wing King” of U.S. Naval Aviation was the F-14 Tomcat. On Sept. 22, 2006, the legendary aircraft made its last flight. Since then, the backbone of every Carrier Air Wing (CVW) is the F/A-18, both Hornet and Super Hornet models. Although it was retired from the U.S. military service, … Continue reading F-14 vs F-18: Which One Would You Fly in Combat?