Event Brief
Israel evaluated F-14 vs F-15 in 1974, favored Eagle
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
Summary: In 1974, Israel’s Ministry of Defence sought U.S. permission to evaluate the F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle after France’s 1967 embargo removed a key aircraft supplier. The evaluation team reported it was not allowed to fly the Tomcat against the Eagle and instead flew each against A-4s and F-4s, concluding the Tomcat could barely outperform an A-4 in a dogfight. Israel bought the Eagle, while Iran bought the Tomcat.
WHO: Israeli Ministry of Defence evaluation team
WHAT: Israel sought U.S. permission to evaluate the F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle and reported results from dogfight comparisons against A-4s and F-4s.
WHEN: Jan 1, 1974
WHERE: Israel
WHY: France’s 1967 embargo removed Israel’s main aircraft supplier, prompting Israel to evaluate alternative U.S. fighters.
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