A carrier's ability to operate Phantom does not establish that it can handle the F-14. A favourable assessment of the Tomcat still recognises its substantial weight as a constraint on carrier operations. The particular carrier and detailed operating limits remain unspecified.
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Why operating Phantom does not prove Tomcat compatibility
The F-14's weight requires a separate assessment of carrier compatibility even where Phantom can operate.