Grumman F-14B (Upgrade) Tomcat Version 2.3
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Initially designated the F-14A+, the F-14B Tomcat’s main upgrade was the replacement of the underperforming Pratt & Whitney TF30 engines with the General Electric F110-GE-400, providing significantly increased thrust. While the Tomcat always had the necessary avionics, it was not cleared to drop bombs until 1992. And post-Desert Storm, F-14A’s and F-14B’s were upgraded with the capability to use precision munitions and the AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN targeting pod. Armed with bombs, the F-14 became known as the "Bombcat."
The F-14 served exclusively with the US Navy and Iranian Air Force. However, in 2006, the Tomcat was retired from US Navy service and nearly all airframes were dismantled or gutted of their internal systems to prevent Iran from obtaining spare parts. Read more...
Features
- Auto aileron trim (simulated pilot)
- G-limiter (+7.5, -3.5, simulated pilot)
- Variable geometry wings (automatic, manual override)
- Automatic maneuvering flaps
- Uses WBD V2.10.9
Specifications
Country of Origin: United States
Role: Interceptor, Air superiority fighter, Multirole fighter
Crew: 2
Powerplant: 2x F110-GE-400 (73 kN dry, 120 kN w/ afterburner)
Fuel: ~53 min w/ military power
Armament: 1x M61A1 Vulcan (675 rounds)
Livery: Sp. US Navy VF-103 “Jolly Rogers” (Late 1990's)
Configurations
Def.Config Multirole, PGM (GPS, Laser), Extended range
2x AIM-9L Sidewinder, 1x AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 2x Drop tank (+~12 min), 1x GBU-31 JDAM, 1x GBU-12 Paveway II, 190x Chaff, 190x Flares
Alt.Config.1 Air superiority, Interception, Extended range
2x AIM-9L Sidewinder, 3x AIM-7M Sparrow, 2x Drop tank (+~12 min), 2x AIM-54C Phoenix, 190x Chaff, 190x Flares
Alt.Config.2 Multirole, PGM (Laser), Extended range
2x AIM-9L Sidewinder, 1x AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 2x Drop tank (+~12 min), 2x GBU-24 Paveway III, 190x Chaff, 190x Flares
Alt.Config.3 Multirole, Dumb bombs, Extended range
2x AIM-9L Sidewinder, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 2x Drop tank (+~12 min), 4x Mk84, 190x Chaff, 190x Flares
Clean Clean
30x Chaff, 30x Flares
Bandit Enemy AI
2x AIM-9L, 2x AIM-7M, 2x AIM-54C, 190x Chaff, 190x Flares
Author’s Notes
- Controls included in craft instructions.
- The AIM-54C has a long range (65km) and speed (1715 m/s, ~mach 5), but will accelerate to it’s maximum speed until the very end of its range; thus, it is best used at ranges above 30 km.
XML Changelog
- 06/10/2024 V2.3: Part reduction and added infinite ammo on bandit variant.
- 05/31/2023 V2.2: Corrected coutnermeasure dispenser location. (Thanks TheCommentaryGuy!)
- 05/30/2023 V2.1: Fixed issue where AIM-7 jettisons with drop tanks. Affects all configurations except clean. (Thanks 3bdo and Priuscat!)
- 05/29/2023 V2.0: Initial Release
In-Game Name: [RD G4] F-14B
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s) +7 bonus
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 64.1ft (19.5m)
- Length 62.7ft (19.1m)
- Height 17.4ft (5.3m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 65,052lbs (29,507kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.828
- Wing Loading 58.9lbs/ft2 (287.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,105.4ft2 (102.7m2)
- Drag Points 1348
Parts
- Number of Parts 644
- Control Surfaces 14
- Performance Cost 3,022
hey reinmcdeer, can you make my brother a 300 part su27? he's been playing simpleplanes for like 2 years on his phone and laptop. I want you to make him aircraft because he got around 8 weeks left because of bone cancer.. thank you.
Beautifully done.
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Also, thanks for the database! I was trying to do something similar a few years back (key word on trying), so having an actual database to take reference of was really helpful!
So... quick question: where did you get the explosionScale of unguided bombs? Are there any data on lethal radius that we should take notice of?
.... the damage model of "damage=caliber×2" sounds a bit underpowered for large-caliber guns, though: square-cube law meant a 20mm gun oftentimes had more than four times the muzzle energy as a 12.7mm, and the same goes for 30mm guns and 20mm guns. Just because a 30mm Minengeschoß can blow the wings clean off a Spitfire in one hit... doesn't mean three AN/M2 Brownings can do the same nearly as as fast.
@Voyeur or the Rafael
More ww2 planes like a p51D redo the old ones cool but uhhh ya it needs it
@ReinMcDeer I'd like a request, can you make the A-7 or A-4?
Yeah ok sweet @MonsNotTheMonster
@Numbers2 you forgot the asterisk
*So :
60/90*clamp01(ceil(smooth(clamp01(ceil(smooth(Trim=0,.5)=1))=1?(GS-140):(1.25*Trim)-.25This tomcat slaps
Why can it only carry 2 Pheonix’s? I want to carry 6 please 😔
@ReinMcDeer 60/90clamp01(ceil(smooth(...clamp01(ceil(smooth(Trim=0,.5)=1))=1?(GS-140):(1.25Trim)-.25 that's the code i've used but it now the wings won't sweep back
@ReinMcDeer ok
@Numbers2 So this code outputs a value in between 0 and 1. All you should have to do is either have your rotator set to 60 degrees OR set your rotator to 90 degrees and multiply the code by 60/90. i.e.
60/90*clamp01(ceil(smooth(...@ReinMcDeer When F-5C Skoshi Tiger remake ?
@ReinMcDeer ok good news it the code works! Bad news is it over sweeps so how do I get the automatic sweep and manual sweep to stop at 60⁰
@ReinMcDeer so the code should look like this then... clamp01(ceil(smooth(Trim=0,.5)=1))=1?(GS-140):(1.25*Trim)
@ReinMcDeer ok
@Numbers2 It's up to you but I put:
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Auto sweep: (GS-140)/195
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Manual sweep: (1.25*Trim)-.25
(Gives a 25% deadzone with the slider)
Also I made a correction to the previous comment
@ReinMcDeer so what do I put in for the Auto Sweep code and manual
@Numbers2
smooth(Trim=0,.5))=1 ? (Auto sweep code) : (Manual sweep code)
the smooth makes it have some delay before switching from manual to auto
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EDIT
clamp01(ceil(smooth(Trim=0,.5)=1))=1 ? (Auto sweep code) : (Manual sweep code) )
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Sorry If I Kinda Bit Annoyed You Due To High Rate Of Post, And Once Again Thankyou Alott !
Thanks RD !
@ReinMcDeer how do you code the rotors to swing automatically back and to be over rided by the player
@ReinMcDeer Your Planes Are smth From Strike Fighters
There is possibility to have an G4 A-10C warthog/thunderbolt? Or maybe an A-4E skyhawk?
Is f-18 next?
@ReinMcDeer I sent an invite, sorry for being 6 hours late lol thatoneweeb8343