F-14D with glass cockpit?

Any chance at all in getting a F-14D with glass cockpit. I would gladly pay an up-charge for the development. With the coming addition of the EuroFighter and with already having the Hornet, Viper, and Thunder. With having the later version of the TomCat/BombCat would allow for the F-14 to be utilized in both cold war scenarios as well as modern without feeling left behind technologically.

They don't have enough available information in the public to build a D model. So most unlikely.

Tomcats pretty competitive tho I find in the MP world...It's king in BVR and holds its own in WVR. It's really only let down by a lack of SA and an ok IF system and a larger learning curve, but having a real person in the back helps alleviate the first 2 a lot. Which is pretty true to form for the real thing as well.

I think the upcoming Typhoon will outclass everything in DCS, esp if they build a Tranche 2 or 3 version.

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One of the things that attracts me to the F-14 is the fact that it DOESN"T have a glass cockpit.

One of the things that attracts me to the F-14 is the fact that it DOESN"T have a glass cockpit.

Agreed:)

I would find it nice one day to see all three versions of the Tomcat in DCS and to have the chance to experience the most capable version of the big cat.

We'll have the Super Tomcat someday. It'll just be a long time.

With having the later version of the TomCat/BombCat would allow for the F-14 to be utilized in both cold war scenarios as well as modern without feeling left behind technologically.

Bombcat in a Cold War scenario would be an anachronism.

We'll have the Super Tomcat someday. It'll just be a long time.

 

 

 

 

 

Bombcat in a Cold War scenario would be an anachronism.

Not unless we (the US) get real chummy with Iran. The "D" FCS documentation is going to stay classified for a while.

Not unless we (the US) get real chummy with Iran. The "D" FCS documentation is going to stay classified for a while.

Doesn't the F-14D use a DFCS where Iranian F-14As use the original analog system? I don't think Iran has the capability to reverse engineer such a complex system from documents alone. Just as they can't reproduce the AIM-54 from open-source data.

i dont need the D version, i would be happy to get the B with the sparrowhawk HUD

Unfortunately, we won't get either. From what I understand, what's classified on the F-14D is the functionality of the IRST, and while Heatblur could move forward without it that specific system, they cannot get redacted copies or something. The F-14B(U), they cannot get documentation that covers all of the menus in the RIO's PTID and they'd rather not guess.

If given the choice between the D and B(U), I'd take the D to round out the family.

If given the choice between the D and B(U), I'd take the D to round out the family.

Im fine not getting the f14d, I really don't care for yet another glass cockpit.

If we were to have one variant and one variant only, it would be the -A model

Not unless we (the US) get real chummy with Iran. The "D" FCS documentation is going to stay classified for a while.

There are many good excuses. That isn't one of them. It would be difficult, at best, for Iran to use some information from a game to add a digital FLCS, upgrade an AWG-9 to ANAPG-71, F110 GE engines, etc etc. And difficult left.

F-14D would be great to have and what I want most of all. F-14B(U) would be an acceptable second best. Ideally, we can have them all at some point. I would buy a sequel module from HB that had F-14D and F-14B(U).

...F-14D would be great to have and what I want most of all. F-14B(U) would be an acceptable second best. Ideally, we can have them all at some point. I would buy a sequel module from HB that had F-14D and F-14B(U).

I agree, whole-heartedly! :thumbsup:

just add the upgrade to the B! all good!

A B(U) with the PTID, Sparrowhawk and JDAM's could indeed be an interesting idea.

I also wanna get F-14B(U) with Sparrowhawk HUD and PTID and F-14D.

However, the Heatblur said many times, under the current circumstances, it is still inadequate data to rebuild advanced sensors for F-14B, D(including PTID) unless someday the situation changes.

All I want is DFCS. I hate having to be so active on the rudders in a jet. Not even a matter of fly-by-wire or conventional controls; my most flown module is the F-5. But the Tomcat's Dutch Roll and adverse/proverse yaw is a pain.

I'd like DFCS and a modern HUD...don't care about a glass cockpit.

But i can understand the Heatblur would like to go to the D route if they will get the info, and not the B with updated hud....

Was the DFCS a hybrid system or a true FBW for the Tomcat?

Was the DFCS a hybrid system or a true FBW for the Tomcat?

DFCS is not fly-by-wire system.

The DFCS will replace the analog stability augmentation system and autopilot in the F-14A/B/D, while utilizing the hydromechanical flight copntrol systems already in place.

Source from HOME OF MATS.

id LOVE a d if only for the radar! i find the awg9 a very fickle mistress!

All I want is DFCS. I hate having to be so active on the rudders in a jet. Not even a matter of fly-by-wire or conventional controls; my most flown module is the F-5. But the Tomcat's Dutch Roll and adverse/proverse yaw is a pain.

Ya you hate having to actually fly the plane...got it.:doh:

Ya you hate having to actually fly the plane...got it.:doh:

That is *a* way to interpret that, sure.

That is *a* way to interpret that, sure.

rudders and sas roll stab disabled are your friends when you have aoa on the jet

We'll sooner or later have a D but may not atthe neat future,just think how long we've been waiting for this module since Fleet Defender.

But true,wish we could soon have a digital AGP-71 with even all interface are remains the same as of A.