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Grumman F-14 A Tomcat

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information about the F-14 Tomcat

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American carrier-capable supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, twin-tail, all-weather-capable variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft. The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy's Naval Fighter Experimental program after the collapse of the General Dynamics-Grumman F-111B project.


Specs

Wingspan 63.0ft (19.2m)
Length 61.8ft (18.8m)
Height 17.4ft (5.3m)
Empty Weight 34,090lbs (15,463kg)
Loaded Weight 53,778lbs (24,393kg)
Power/Weight Ratio 0.844
Wing Loading 77.5lbs/ft2 (378.3kg/m2)
Wing Area 694.1ft2 (64.5m2)
Drag Points 540


Instructions on operating Aircraft

Cockpit Overview


General Controls

Ag-1 for speed brakes
Ag-2 for Arresting Hook
Ag-3 for Kneel
Ag-4 for Canopy
Ag-5 for nav lights
AG-6 for Refuel Probe
Ag-7 for Ejection
AfterBurner begins at 96% Throttle

Wing Modes

VTOL down for flaps
VTOL middle Position for Auto wing speed mode
VTOL up is full swept
VTOL down plus AG-1 will deploy spoilers full 6 seconds after touchdown
VTOL middle with Gear down will lock out outer spoilers

This planes flight profile is based on mouse movement, so using direct arrow keys will lead AOA stalls.


Starting the F-14 Manually

How to start up the F-14 A Manually video

to start the plane quickly, locate the QuickStart switch and will start both engines giving power to the whole craft


Taking-off/Landing

For Take-off procedure, Locate the autopilot and enable it and then have be selected to Take-off mode, Flaps should lowered down to just about half once done, disengage the parking brake and throttle up to about 50-ish range of throttle.

For Landing procedure, slow down your aircraft before approach to about 350 Km/h TAS (about 217 MPH). then bring down your flaps fully and throttle back to just above idle. while doing this bring your gear out and keep the nose of the aircraft level while descending, once touch down your spoilers will deploy after about 10 seconds of touchdown at which you can start to brake


Current Version 1.01

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 63.0ft (19.2m)
  • Length 61.8ft (18.8m)
  • Height 17.4ft (5.3m)
  • Empty Weight 34,090lbs (15,463kg)
  • Loaded Weight 53,778lbs (24,393kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.844
  • Wing Loading 77.5lbs/ft2 (378.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 694.1ft2 (64.5m2)
  • Drag Points 540

Parts

  • Number of Parts 2361
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 8,639
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    132k L1nus

    Celebrate 50 years of service from the F-14 Tomcat 1974-2024

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    1,305 Chaimber0825

    my jaw dropped to the floor

    one year ago
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    3,787 Krikkit42

    TOMCATS!!

    +2 1.2 years ago
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    3,787 Krikkit42

    @L1nus And that really shows! To me, this is the definitive F-14A in SP to date. Bravo!

    1.2 years ago
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    Extraordinary work, It looks really good.

    1.2 years ago
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    9,901 F16xl

    @L1nus Hard to believe Iran still uses F-4s 🤣

    +2 1.2 years ago
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    132k L1nus

    @NordicAerospace hope you enjoy the aircraft

    1.2 years ago
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    @L1nus Didn’t see that previous post. Thanks for clarifying.

    1.2 years ago
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    132k L1nus

    yesterday was it's 50th anniversary because iran still uses them

    1.2 years ago
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    132k L1nus

    @NordicAerospace 1974 September 22nd was when she went into service as well, yes i did do this intentionally

    1.2 years ago
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    @L1nus Did you pick specifically Sep 22nd? Because I’d be really confused if you didn’t, because the F-14 was retired yesterday in 2006.

    1.2 years ago
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    @L1nus np m8

    1.2 years ago
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    132k L1nus

    @AjRenegade it's intended to be flown from the Pilot cockpit, there is no RIO functionality as i made sure all controls can be used in the front cockpit

    1.2 years ago
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    I love the Tomcat, however, is there a way to look through the RIO cam? as in, is there a way to get in the back seat? i looks very detailed in 3rd person, and i would love to be in the back, If not it's fine, but would be cool!

    1.2 years ago
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    17.4k BYardley

    BOI I love TOMCATS

    1.2 years ago
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    This is sick dude 🔥🔥🔥

    1.2 years ago
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    132k L1nus

    @CaptainBrayden thanks mate

    1.2 years ago
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    WOW!

    1.2 years ago
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    132k L1nus

    @Timplanes The F-14 was designed to break it's wings for you lol

    +3 1.2 years ago
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    18.2k Timplanes

    Such an awesome plane to fly…ahh my wings snapped off!
    fr tho you couldn’t ask for more in a f-14

    +2 1.2 years ago
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    68.6k TheMouse

    Awesome!

    1.2 years ago
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    132k L1nus

    @TheAerospacecraftNerd77 FunFact: TF-30s made F-14 As have better TTWR than An F-14 D. The Top Speed record was set on an A model clean

    +1 1.2 years ago
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    Tomca- OH MY GOSH THE PART COUNT

    1.2 years ago
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    44.7k tetozz

    Holy this looks so good, i have been blessed with this flying cat

    1.2 years ago
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    @L1nus me who can’t try this out because my computers broken :(

    1.2 years ago
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