Having F14 as your only pin can be frustrating. I would say it depends highly on condition though. It's a really annoying pin to have raised inserts or loose mylar on, and both are common.

I would still go for a good F14 over Operation Thunder. I'm just not a fan of that era Gottlieb.

Dude....I think if you play an OT and then F-14 you will lean towards F-14.
Brutal game and super fast but can be very fulfilling when rocking the game.
As Radium says, just make sure its not thrashed....

good luck on the decision...

Just depends...some kids can play F-14 just like they can others....if they play video games I don't think speed would be an issue, and even if it is, just raise the front a bit.

Mylar is not always a bad thing. I know on the one I had the mylar (although it was coming up in some spots) saved the playfield. Inserts raising can be a pain, but you can always just push them back down. (I had to do that with my Funhouse.) Always better to find one with a nice or better than average playfield. You can easily replace plastics and such...

both are fun but due to the rulesey F14 has more lasting power.

I personally woudl take OT because it is a great game and unique!

Both are fun games, but I agree the rules on F14 are probably more satisfying.