F-14D??

It’s the F-14 Tomcat, one of the most iconic aircraft ever made. It’s not something relatively obscure like [insert a significant percentage of currently available DCS aircraft]. I think the sales would still be pretty dang high.

 

 

 

I would gladly pay more money for Heatblur to continue to develop later versions of the F-14.

 

 

 

Would love to see the sales figures of the F-14 vs. the Viggen...

Russian people would likely choose a Russian aircraft, European people a European aircraft etc etc. I've no doubt that the Viggen is more popular in certain parts of the world than the Tomcat is.

And I'm struggling to think of what aircraft in DCS could be classed as obscure? Certainly not a significant percentage, most of the aircraft we have were/are iconic in their own right.

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You're displaying a bit of an America-centric view here. The Tomcat is one of the most iconic aircraft for Americans perhaps, but not the rest of the world.

 

Russian people would likely choose a Russian aircraft, European people a European aircraft etc etc. I've no doubt that the Viggen is more popular in certain parts of the world than the Tomcat is.

 

And I'm struggling to think of what aircraft in DCS could be classed as obscure? Certainly not a significant percentage, most of the aircraft we have were/are iconic in their own right.

 

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No its one of those aircraft that pretty well known. If not for its significance, then by part because of its place in POP culture, from films like Final countdown, and to a greatest extent TOP GUN, which would have been seen in countries outside of the USA, even if it didn't see any export outside of Iran.

Besides many nations around the world use exported US aircraft. F16's the best example. It has been used by anything from middle east to NATO European allies of the US ( 26 countries in total) , and even the Hornet had some notable export users even if not as widespread as the Falcon.

For many North america, and many European nations, the Russian aircraft are also well known. Even if you dont have a particulate interest in flying them, they are at least known because they would have been potential adversary aircraft if the Cold war went hot. In USA's case various Russian aircraft were directly fought in smaller conflicts across the globe in a post ww2 era, via export sold soviet equipment

Lets all defend the validity of our microcosmic viewpoints on the subject...….this jet will happen if we available data can be used to sim the APG-71 and IRST- also needs to sim the AIM-54C+, since the F-14D carried them and they have their own onboard cooling vice the jets.

Hello

I will say yes, a lot of people bought Tomcat.

But unfortunately, it does not fly much.

Everyone prefers F/A 18 due to the normal HUD.

In my opinion it is a loss of money.

Why there is no version D, it would certainly be used.

Regards and I'm flying A10C, Tomcat will be unused.

I'd for one would be happy to pay another $100 for the F-14D. Just my 2c. I hope the sales of the existing module have justified the obvious immense amount of work that went into it.

I understand that someone likes airplanes from the 70s and their detail. But here is more about using online missions. Now, hardly anyone can refuel in the air. For me and my friends, this machine is a big dud.

I'd buy the F-14D for sure, even at full module price.

But I'd also buy nearly anything HB produced.

Hello

Everyone prefers F/A 18 due to the normal HUD.

In my opinion it is a loss of money.

Why there is no version D, it would certainly be used.

I understand that someone likes airplanes from the 70s and their detail. But here is more about using online missions. Now, hardly anyone can refuel in the air. For me and my friends, this machine is a big dud.

A sparrowhawk hud won't change the flight characteristics. You will have just as much trouble refueling in a -D

Man, didn't realise so many have so much trouble with the HUD.

I would certainly buy an F-14D if they made one, really though just for the this is what the Tomcat could be rather than a desperate need for a modern HUD. The HUD along with the other instruments provides plenty of information. Ultimately there were relatively few D models made.

As for Tomcat being iconic, my country never operated then (they were offered at a discounted rate back after the Iranian revolution but our government st the time declined) so for me if I think fighter aircraft it is a Hornet. However there are few planes as iconic as this big beast and it really is the first fourth generation fighter (and whether we get a D variant or not I am glad we have such a high quality representation of at least 1 variant with another already in the works).

Man, didn't realise so many have so much trouble with the HUD.

For real! It honestly doesn’t bother me one bit to not have a “modern” HUD. I have the analog gauges easily viewable and the HUD shows me everything I need for AA or AG engagements. And as for refueling, I find the F14 easier than the Hornet. I put the wings in bomb mode, get it trimmed out, and find it easy to connect and keep it there. The Hornet is a bit more sensitive to control inputs, I can make smaller and finer inputs with the Tomcat

Hello

I will say yes, a lot of people bought Tomcat.

But unfortunately, it does not fly much.

Everyone prefers F/A 18 due to the normal HUD.

In my opinion it is a loss of money.

Why there is no version D, it would certainly be used.

Regards and I'm flying A10C, Tomcat will be unused.

Wait what!!!?? Everyone prefers the F-18 because it has a normal hud!? More like they fly the Hornet because in comparison it is easy and requires little true pilot abilities. Who really needs a hud for landing? Mine is so dusty post F-14 I would need a tractor to pull it out of the hangar. But...to each his own.

Hello

I will say yes, a lot of people bought Tomcat.

But unfortunately, it does not fly much.

Everyone prefers F/A 18 due to the normal HUD.

In my opinion it is a loss of money.

Why there is no version D, it would certainly be used.

Regards and I'm flying A10C, Tomcat will be unused.

I see plenty of F-14's around and a lot of people fly that (me included) exactly for reasons like the HUD. It's cool to have different planes, and the F-14 isn't limited by the HUD in any way.

If you fly the F-14 a bunch you won't much care about the hud... I kind of like it. Feels old, but still works, and I've become less dependent on it... makes you feel like you're flying the plane not just staring at the hud the whole time.

I just want the 14D for the link16 and JDAMs

and 10/10 would pay another $20+ for the addon :)

i really want aoa and speed on the hud for dogfighting, its ok apart from that

I'm just here to say, for the record, I'll pay the same amount of money i paid for the A/B modules... for a D cat.

And if you are feeling up for it...

Super-Hornet (Twin Seater)...

It's a Wish-Thread right? nothing wrong with givhing HB some encouragement... good job!

i really want aoa and speed on the hud for dogfighting, its ok apart from that

You do have AOA on the HUD, it's just in reference to the aircraft reticle and not the flight path marker.

You do have AOA on the HUD, it's just in reference to the aircraft reticle and not the flight path marker.

Or just below the hud where there is a nice big, easy to read AoA meter.

Or just below the hud where there is a nice big, easy to read AoA meter.

its not bad to read but youre still looking inside the pit inside of through the window.

i am getting used to it but it still frustrates me when trying to fight hornets

Psychological warfare, that's how the hornets want you to feel!

This is all part of the pussification of modern of flight simmers...

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I'm just here to say, for the record, I'll pay the same amount of money i paid for the A/B modules... for a D cat.

Same here. I wouldn't even mind if it's some earlier variant with the TID if there's enough info on those.

People come here asking and wishing for the F-14D because of a modern HUD... aren't the F-15 and F/A-18 HUD's modern enough ?

***A Bit O.T***

Part 1 of a very good interview with a F-14D TomCat RIO

People come here asking and wishing for the F-14D because of a modern HUD... aren't the F-15 and F/A-18 HUD's modern enough ?

But the F-15 And F/A-18 HUD's aren't on an F-14.