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Northrop Grumman F-14A Tomcat VF-14 (Bombcat)

12.8k RodWan  5.7 years ago

Disclaimer This was based on suzutuki65's Grumman F-14 "Tomcat"
My original version. Northrop Grumman F-14A Tomcat VF-14

-->F-14A Trailer Video TOPGUN Intro<--
-->Spinning bomb with deploying wings video<--

Mobile Version

Changes This is the Bombcat version made by request. Has 2 Paveways that spin and deploy wings which was pretty difficult to pull off with out adding extra controls. Also has 2 Mk.83 dumb bombs. Bombs have been thoroughly tested and should be every bit as accurate as a standard boom. I fixed the green port light, slowed the ag8 piston a bit as well as the front wheel turning. Had to adjust the color pallet to accommodate the need for two different greens so weapons from the original will not be readily compatible. See my updated weapons pack if you want to change up the loadout.

Controls

AG1+VTOL up=Flaps
AG2+LG down=Arrestor Hook
AG2+LG up=Wing Glove Vanes "Canards" Use for hard turns, or extra trim.
AG3=Catapult launch bar. Fire guns to launch after spooling engines.
AG4=Master Arm (weapons toggle)
AG5=Drop Weapons, except Aim-9 Sidewinders
AG6=Drop Fuel Tanks
AG7=Afterburner toggle, control with throttle
AG8=Lights, Stow Wings, Open Canopy. Make sure VTOL is not up.
VTOL= UP: Open Wings/ Mid: Auto Wing Sweep/ Down: Close Wings

Armament:
2 GBU-24 Paveway III (uses 4 boom50)
2 Mk.83 Iron bombs (uses 2 boom50)
2 AIM-7 Sparrow (interceptor)
2 AIM-9 Sidewinder (guardian)

Here are some weapon arrangements that the Tomcat used, all weapons are mirror friendly (except the GBU-24), just nudge the detacher into the missile once they are attached (one large nudge at 250%) I demo how to properly do this in my trailer video.

Carrier Launch Procedure:Taxi to catapult line. AG3 to lower launch bar (flashing light on hook will alert you that AG3 is active). AG1+Vtol Up to deploy flaps. Once plane is locked in place throttle to 100% (afterburner optional AG7). Fire guns and hold down the trigger until airborne. Landing gear up. AG3 off. AG1 off. Center Vtol after building up some speed. Trim as necessary.

Carrier Landing Procedure: Slow to 350mph on approach. Vtol Up to extend wings. AG1 to deploy flaps. Landing gear down at 250mph. AG2 to deploy tail hook (if flashing starts blinking then you have AG3 on, recommend you turn it off). Trim as necessary. Target less than 140mph touchdown on carrier angle deck and apply brakes.

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s) +7 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 63.9ft (19.5m)
  • Length 68.8ft (21.0m)
  • Height 16.7ft (5.1m)
  • Empty Weight 53,413lbs (24,228kg)
  • Loaded Weight 73,016lbs (33,119kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.939
  • Wing Loading 33.6lbs/ft2 (164.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,171.1ft2 (201.7m2)
  • Drag Points 13879

Parts

  • Number of Parts 894
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 4,689

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    Please turn of the moddddd

    2.5 years ago
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    Dude turn the mod off I’m on iOS and I really want to use the plane

    +1 3.6 years ago
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    1,537 CapCipher

    Turn of the mod and make another upload of it because I’m on ios

    +1 4.8 years ago
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    12.8k RodWan

    @ploptro7 If you look at the original there is a side by side with the blue print. The nose is not too long, it's just the perspective.

    +1 5.3 years ago
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    12.8k RodWan

    @Razor3278 thanks, glad you like them!

    +1 5.7 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    Cool!

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    Np comrade! @RodWan

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    34.5k GhostHTX

    I feel the need, the need for speed!

    +2 5.7 years ago
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    5-3 ratio rn lol
    Hey the dimensions are great it looks just right

    5.7 years ago
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    9,477 Razor3278

    Damn the paveways are awesome! Great job man!

    +1 5.7 years ago
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    12.8k RodWan

    @Strikefighter04

    Hey thanks guys, hope you like it! Don't forget to check out the weapon pack

    5.7 years ago
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    35.0k AdlerSteiner

    First!

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