The Grumman F-14 TOMCAT is an American supersonic fighter jet. Its hallmark is the variable geometry of the wings. The fighter was developed and produced by Grumman Corporation. The F-14 was developed to defend naval fleets by winning air superiority battles. It was also used to conduct tactical reconnaissance. Subsequent modifications enabled the transport of bombs intended for ground strikes. The F-14 was commissioned by the United States Navy in 1972. The main user was the United States. In 1976 seventy-nine F-14s were exported to Iran, some of which are still in use. The aircraft was officially decommissioned by the U.S. Navy on September 22, 2006. The F-14 TOMCAT fighter has gained enormous fame not only for its amazing appearance and variable wing geometry, but also for its inclusion in the iconic 1986 film TOP GUN. In the film the main character Maverick Tom Cruise is a F-14A TOMCAT pilot The COBI F-14 TOMCAT is a unique aircraft model released under the original TOP GUN an.