F-14A Persian Tomcat
After the 1979 revolution, Tomcats continued to serve with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. The fleet suffered from parts shortages, but saw combat in the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war. According to unofficial accounts, such as Iranian F-14 Tomcat Units in Combat, by Tom Cooper and Farzad Bishop, they shot down dozens of Iraqi aircraft, often using AIM-54 Phoenix air-to-air missiles.
F-14A Persian Tomcat
After the 1979 revolution, Tomcats continued to serve with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. The fleet suffered from parts shortages, but saw combat in the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war. According to unofficial accounts, such as Iranian F-14 Tomcat Units in Combat, by Tom Cooper and Farzad Bishop, they shot down dozens of Iraqi aircraft, often using AIM-54 Phoenix air-to-air missiles.