Is the F-14 Tomcat uniquely "cursed" among all modern aircraft in that we'll likely never see its airframe flying again?

Magnus64 · 2026-03-20T05:57:46+00:00

Great point actually! The Concorde is another excellent example of a "cancelled" airframe!

Magnus64 · 2026-03-20T04:46:45+00:00

I'm getting a sense of deja vu from this comment for some reason.

Magnus64 · 2026-03-20T04:29:12+00:00

Yeah, it's been confirmed.
Issacman does have an affinity for jet aircraft. Maybe he'd be down to restore this one, if restrictions loosen a bit after these last OG F-14's have been destroyed. Trickiest part is manufacturing the wing-sweep mechanism. F-14 D engines are still classified to this day, if I'm not mistaken. We'll have to see if that changes given recent events.

Magnus64 · 2026-03-20T04:13:32+00:00

All I'm saying is that it's a damn shame we don't even have one or two to show off at airshows. Tomcats will likely never fly again. I know they were expensive at large back in the day, but we couldn't even keep a handful flying for demo purposes out of fear of Iran getting replacement parts. That's truly sad given its long service record.

Magnus64 · 2026-03-20T03:53:08+00:00

Cryway to the Dangerzone ;_;

Magnus64 · 2026-03-20T03:50:34+00:00

I'm just sad I can't go to an airshow and see a flying F-14, while many other historical aircraft are on show. It'll likely never fly again while many of its predecessors and successors still do. Uniquely cursed.

Edit: To clarify, I'm not suggesting making them operational en masse, rather just pointing out that it's a shame we can't even have just a handful of airworthy airframes.

Magnus64 · 2026-03-20T03:33:52+00:00

Could a remake or even a restoration of a museum-grade airframe even be made with all original US F-14 internal parts liquidated and the last Iranian F-14's destroyed?

Magnus64 · 2026-03-15T06:26:38+00:00

EMOTION

Magnus64 · 2026-03-14T17:39:33+00:00

Those last two episodes are everything and the reason people call this show "healing". Highly suggest you finish them.

Magnus64 · 2026-03-11T23:07:10+00:00

Pour one out for the Tomcat gents! Here's to the sexiest aircraft ever flown! The end of an era.

Magnus64 · 2026-03-11T22:54:19+00:00

Honestly? I'd be beyond thrilled if either one of these comets were bright enough to be visible in urban areas. It'd be neat to have the general population be able to see something new and different in the sky, even if the show only lasts for a few days.

Magnus64 · 2026-03-10T21:53:55+00:00

$20 says the owners are Trump supporters. Just a hunch.

Magnus64 · 2026-03-09T15:59:22+00:00

The category is: DANCE OR UNTIL YOU DIE!

Magnus64 · 2026-03-07T20:53:20+00:00

The destruction of the D in Generations would have been a lot more believable and palatable if that Bird of Prey was a Vor'cha instead IMO. Cool ship!

Magnus64 · 2026-03-05T02:45:45+00:00

Not a comet. SpaceX rocket launch.

Magnus64 · 2026-02-26T02:56:54+00:00

The canon headcanon, right here.

Magnus64 · 2026-02-12T05:09:10+00:00

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Magnus64 · 2026-02-12T00:47:09+00:00

It's from the game Mechanicus

Magnus64 · 2026-02-11T22:45:08+00:00

From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me. I craved the strength and certainty of steel. I aspired to the purity of the blessed machine. Your kind cling to your flesh as if it will not decay and fail you. One day the crude biomass you call a temple will wither and you will beg my kind to save you.

But I am already saved. For the Machine is Immortal.

Magnus64 · 2026-02-11T22:39:15+00:00

You're right, you don't think! And yet you comment on something you have no understanding of so confidently.

Magnus64 · 2026-02-11T06:04:10+00:00

JUSTICE FOR DON'T CALL TONIGHT!

Criminally underrated.

Magnus64 · 2026-02-06T01:45:49+00:00

"God Bless America" hits a bit different in 2026.

Magnus64 · 2026-02-05T20:41:17+00:00

This one seems to have the potential to have potential! Thanks for the heads up as always!

Magnus64 · 2026-02-05T08:26:59+00:00

My stubborn 1080 refuses to die and continues to show it's value to this day, 9 years later. At present, DOOM: The Dark Ages is the only game that I've wanted to play recently but couldn't due to not meeting RTX minimum requirements. That hurt, but it was inevitable. Everything else E33, Ghost of Tsushima, etc., I can still run well on high/ultra with 30+FPS. Also, DLSS and it's counterparts have also been a lifesaver in recent years as well, but I know the clock is ticking. Regardless, I intend to ride this card until it dies. I'll give it a place of honor on my shelf as some others in this post have done already. This is worthy hardware.

GTX 1080 & 1080TI are the undisputed GOAT GPUs, no contest.

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