F-14D solved a lot of the issues via better engines. There were never enough TF-30s around to keep from having to scavenge from airframes. Can't really agree th

F-14D solved a lot of the issues via better engines. There were never enough TF-30s around to keep from having to scavenge from airframes. Can't really agree that they outlived their mission; they served well as Bombcats, clearly good enough for a multirole mission. Rhinos are probably better at ACM, but their (current) lack of range really hamstrings them.