F-111BOur F 111B Pictured On Right At Hughes Aviation The F 111B program, though canceled by the Navy, was crucial in leading to the development of the F 14 Tomcat. It provided Grumman and Hughes Aviation with essential insights into sweep wing design, advanced radar systems such as the AN AWG 9, and the use of AIM 54 Phoenix missile. These lessons were instrumental in the F 14's success, ensuring its effectiveness in naval aviation. Without the F 111B, the