Grumman F-14 Tomcat_(Part 03)

The fuselage was built from aluminum and titanium, with a large share of composite materials. Machine drive by two turbofan engines, Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-412 on the 54.9 and 93 kN with afterburner, placed in separate gondolas under the hull in order to ensure an adequate flow of air (which was the biggest problem in the previous aircraft Grumman F-111 ). An additional advantage of such a position was easier engine access and their possible replacement by the ground. Shaped air intakes for a flow regulator installed inside in the form of plates. Gondola under each engine could suspend an additional fuel tank with a capacity of 1011 liters. On the right side of the bow machine installed in a folded probe refueling. Given the need to take off and landing of aircraft engines installed between the gondolas inhibitory hook, and the legs of the front wheel to handle catapults.