Grumman F-14A Tomcat Version 3.3
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The F-14A Tomcat has become one of the most iconic aircraft in history, thanks to its striking design, featuring variable geometry wings, and its appearances in pop-culture. Designed for fleet air defense, its design prioritizes high speed, loiter time, and weapons range, enabled by the AN/AWG-9 radar and AIM-54 Phoenix missile. Despite its reputation, the F-14A was held back by its TF30 engines, which had reliability issues and relatively low thrust.
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
- Glove vanes
- Uses WBD V2.10.9
Specifications
Country of Origin: United States
Role: Interceptor, Air superiority fighter
Crew: 2
Powerplant: 2x TF30-P-414A (48 kN dry, 93 kN w/ afterburner)
Fuel: ~62 min w/ military power
Armament: 1x M61A1 Vulcan (675 rounds)
Livery: Sp. US Navy VF-2 “Bounty Hunters” (Late 1980’s)
Configurations
Def.Config Air superiority, Interception, Extended range
2x AIM-9L Sidewinder, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 2x Drop tank (+~12 min), 4x AIM-54C Phoenix, 30x Chaff, 30x Flares
Alt.Config.1 Air superiority, Extended range
4x AIM-9L Sidewinder, 2x Drop tank (+~12 min), 4x AIM-7M Sparrow, 190x Chaff, 190x Flares
Alt.Config.2 Air superiority, Max-standoff interception, Extended range
2x AIM-9L Sidewinder, 6x AIM-54C Phoenix, 2x Drop tank (+~12 min), 30x Chaff, 30x 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 V3.3: Added infinite ammo to bandit version.
- 05/31/2023 V3.2: Corrected coutnermeasure dispenser location. (Thanks TheCommentaryGuy!)
- 05/30/2023 V3.1: Fixed issue where AIM-7 jettisons with drop tanks. Affects all configurations except clean. (Thanks 3bdo and Priuscat!)
- 05/29/2023 V3.0: Initial Release
In-Game Name: [RD G4] F-14A
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 2 airplane(s) +231 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 66,419lbs (30,127kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.629
- Wing Loading 54.2lbs/ft2 (264.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,225.1ft2 (113.8m2)
- Drag Points 1341
Parts
- Number of Parts 648
- Control Surfaces 16
- Performance Cost 3,025
Excellent work
@ReinMcDeer
ahh figured, there's really no way to simplify that without it looking a little too odd Ig
@ZeroWithSlashedO I did, top and bottom half
It helps you get that sort of egg-looking cross section and also helps with how the bottom section of the F-14 fuselage flattens off as it goes backwards
genuinely curious whether you used two fuselages for the nose
cause I'm also making a tomcat
@PriusCat Thanks for the heads up, will release a fix
I was pressing AG4 before AG5 in my final check, which explains it
I copied and pasted a sparrow pylon as a subassembly and the problem must've carried over
@ReinMcDeer Ok so on the F14A it only happens on the default loadout when pressing AG5. On the B however, it happens in both bomb loadouts and the default one (on the dumb bombs loadout both sparrows detach actually). Seems like anything with a sparrow specifically on the left side of the shoulder pylon gets detached since the phoenix for example doesn't.
very cool song fr
@ReinMcDeer I had the same problem with the left sparrow dropping with tanks. from what I've found the decoupler on the sparrow (not the one in the pilon) has its activation on 5 when it should be Disabled, its a quick fix. Its also like that on the B variant.
@3bdo When I press AG4/5, it seems to work properly
How did you get the Sparrow to go with the tanks?
@Rjenteissussy I'd probably use the clean one since it's the least parts
I think you could also modify it by removing the gear bay doors to really cut down on the parts for MP
@IDK0 The B has better engines
HereBeforeTheMouse
Here before da mouse
@ReinMcDeer wow
Beautiful work!!!!!!
@ReinMcDeer BadahhMuscleCar001 unfortunately won't see this,he got banned :(
left hand sparrow falls with drop tanks, otherwise it's looking pretty guud
Lets see if i can use this on MP
Where's the rest of the alphabet?
@PriusCat Also the B is great, I’m in the middle of dogfight with his f-4
@ReinMcDeer What’s the difference between the F-14A and B?
Wow I’m early, gunna take these for a spin
Please use your jetstream 👇
@BYardley @BadahhMuscleCar001 @Khanskaya
@IDK0 @TwoTurboMan @CaptainBrayden