Mirage Factory F-14A and F-14B Tomcat

[Caesar 305]

A little question? What does the VDI do? Whats it for?

 

To add on to what USAFMTL's explanation (ILS/TCS);

 

Another function of the VDI is that it displays targeting data to the pilot when the RIO has a target locked up in Single Target Track mode, displaying the radar range selected, weapon selected, the target's orientation vertically to the F-14, an ASE circle, and the target's range on a solid scale as well as a Break-X when the target falls inside minimum range of the selected weapon; but if you're that close, you'd best not be looking down at the VDI for target info!. Pics/functionality is found in the 01-F14AAA-1 (F-14A) or AAP-1 (F-14B) manual.

 

In the new release, all 3 of these modes are at least partially modeled (TCS, as has been stated, is a forward camera, but both ILS and most of the targeting nomenclature is there). I friggin' love this mod.

[xclusiv8 35]

Thank you for the info guys!

[SkyStrike 15]

Thanks for these Great aircraft.. Two questions though...

 

Is there going to be a new F-14D or do we have to settle with Ravenclaw007's mod on this one?

 

I couldn't find these on the column5 site...

[+Dave 2,322]

We have an F-14D but no pit for it as of yet. Might be awhile.

[Guest cyberspy]

Looks as good as a centerfold. Flies like a dream. Fights like a demon. Great airplane! Outstanding work.

[Shin_kazama 1]

Everytime i fly the Cat off anywhere, i ended up with a MiG-(or Sukhoi) free airspace.

 

 

guess when i take off in one, somehow the Sovs ground any air activity

 

 

joke hehehe.

 

carrier traps in WOV?

a dream

 

A2A kills?

boring, some Soviets dont even want to be in a 20 mile radius of a tomcat.

 

 

sad, the real thing's retired.