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Inverted Roll

Could Maverick have done an inverted roll with the MIG? -- Anonymous

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F-14 Tomcat Prime contractor: Grumman Aerospace Function: Multi-role fighter Crew: 2 Engine: Two General Electric F110-GE- 400 afterburning turbofans, 27,000 lb thrust each

Wing 20 degrees degrees m Length: m Height: 4.88 m Weight: 41,780 lb empty / 74,348 lb max. Speed: 2,500 km/h / 1,563 mph

First Flight of Tomcat 200 by: Tom Gwynne Former Grumman Test Pilot “I then rolled the plane over, flying upside down to check on the cockpit's cleanliness.”

It has the ability, but…