Grumman Memorial Park - Calverton, New York - Roadside Attractions on Waymarking.com

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Grumman Memorial Park

Dedicated October 28, 2000

Preserving the legacy of the Grumman Corporation this memorial is dedicated to the men and women who designed, built and flew the aircraft and spacecraft that soared into the heavens and beyond.
Without the single vision of Steven Kirschenbaum, this project would not have been possible. Along with the many other individuals who contributed their skills to the project, we dedicate this memorial to posterity.

East End Aircraft Long Island Corporation

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F-14A BuNo.160902
is the 331st Tomcat to roll off the assembly line here at Calverton. Grumman produce a total of 712 F-14s between 1970 and 1992. The last F-14 Tomcat was retired on October 4,2006.
During its long and distinguished career this aircraft served with pride with Fighter Squadrons VF-14, VF-32, VF-41 and VF-84. Today this Tomcat is shown as it was in its final assignment with VF-101 Grim Reapers based at NAS Oceana, Virginia.
The F-14 was crewed by a Pilot in front seat , while a Radar Intercept Officer, or RIO,whose responsibilities included operating the radar,TARTS(camera) Pod, weapons and communications systems occupied the rear seat.
This F-14 was powered by two Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-414A turbofan engines each producing a thrust of 20,900 lbs; with afterburners, giving the Tomcat a top speed of over Mach 2. Total internal fuel carried was 2, 385 gallons with two additional external fuel tanks each carrying 267 gallons. In-flight refueling capability enhanced the jets performance.
Armament for this F-14 consisted of one internal M61A1 20mm Vulcan cannon with any combination of AIM-54 Phoenix, AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles for air-to-air combat. Later F-14 were also capable of carrying air to ground ordnance.
Overall length of the Tomcat is 62'-8.5". Wingspan with wings in forward position at 20 degrees is 64'-1.5", and 38'-2.5" with the wings swept aft at 68 degrees.
* This Aircraft is on Loan to the Town of Riverhead from the National Museum of Naval Aviation.

Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Weekday Hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Weekend Hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Roadside Attractions Website: [Web Link] Location Website: Not listed

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