Question

Which was the first U.S. jet fighter with twin tails?

(a) Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

(b) Sukhoi SU-57

(c) Sukhoi SU-30

(d) Grumman F-14 Tomcat

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) Grumman F-14 Tomcat

To elaborate: The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the first U.S. jet fighter with twin tails. It first flew on 21 December 1970 and was deployed with the U.S. Navy in 1974. The aircraft was retired from the U.S. Navy in September 2006.