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IF-14 StarCat Fase 2

31.6k VenusLancer  3 months ago
Auto Credit Based on VenusLancer's IF-14 StarCat

This is a F-14 Tomcat, but without being a F-14 Tomcat. Is a smaller version with costs reduction and changed components.

this model doesn't have the little canards that the F-14 have, it have the vulcan instead (like the F-15 design) it can carry missiles with the same specs of the AIM-9 sidewinder, AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-54 Phoenix and 4 generic 250lb bombs

The manuevability is pretty similar to a F-14, but (maybe) a little increase in G's tolerance, when the real Tomcat only withstand 7.5G (limited to 6.5 in peacetime) this can make 9G's turns with no problem. Also it can retain its energy very well, making it a pretty good dogfighter, specially at high altitude

The Speed of the IF-14 is the same of its real life counterpart, it can reach mach 2.34 at high altitude but it takes its time cause the low thrust-weight ratio.

The landing performance was re balanced and is very easy to land on carriers, thanks to the automatic flaps and control surfaces

The IF-14 Starcat have a wide range, but you can refuel with the pitot tube in the nose

Specifications:
Weight with no fuel and stores: 45000lbs (+3000lb for ammunition and pylons)
Weight with Fuel: 65000lbs
Weight with full ordnance: 71500lbs
Powerplant: 2X TF-30 engines (but reliable XD) 20900lbs each
Max speed: 2.34Mach
Recomended speed for landing: 120kt 20% of Fuel,140kt Clean with fuel, 160kt Full weight (20% of throttle)
Recomended lowest speed: 130kt

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor IF-14 StarCat
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 50.0ft (15.3m)
  • Length 59.9ft (18.2m)
  • Height 16.4ft (5.0m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 71,562lbs (32,460kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.141
  • Wing Loading 95.8lbs/ft2 (467.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 747.4ft2 (69.4m2)
  • Drag Points 6946

Parts

  • Number of Parts 152
  • Control Surfaces 14
  • Performance Cost 747