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159610
NK-105

Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat C/N 157

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  • 159610 @ KIAD - Originally built as an F-14A, this aircraft was one of the few to be converted to a D model.  She is credited with a MiG kill off the coast of Libya. - by Daniel L. Berek by Daniel L. Berek @ KIAD
  • 159610 @ IAD - Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly, VA - by scotch-canadian by scotch-canadian @ IAD
  • 159610 @ IAD - Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly, VA - by scotch-canadian by scotch-canadian @ IAD
  • 159610 @ IAD - Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Chantilly, VA - by scotch-canadian by scotch-canadian @ IAD

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:Grumman
Model:F-14D(R) Tomcat    Search all Grumman F-14D(R) Tomcat
Year built:0000
Construction Number (C/N):157
Line Number (L/N):DR-2
Aircraft Type:Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats:2
Number of Engines:2
Engine Type:Turbofan
Engine Manufacturer and Model:Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-414A

Aircraft

Registration Number:159610
Alternative Code/Name:NK-105
Current Status:Preserved

Owner

Owner:Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Address:Washington,
United States

User Comments

Malcolm Clarke, 2018-05-23 09:35:49
 Shot down Libyan MiG-23 Jan 4, 1989, Gulf of Sidra. Crew was Joseph Connelly and Steven Collins. As DR-02, later converted to F-14D(R). SOC May 31, 2003. Noted with NASM Nov 2003. Noted Dec 2005 in Udvar-Hazy Center of NASM, Chantilly, VA, on loan from NMNA.
Courtesy Joe Baugher.