*Fast Eagle*

Some specs for ya Two Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-412A/414A turbofans, each rated at 12,350 lb.s.t. dry and 20,900 lb.s.t with afterburning. Maximum speed: 1544 mph (Mach 2.34) at 40,000 feet, 912 mph at sea level. Cruising speed 610 mph. Initial climb rate 32,500 peet per minute. Service ceiling 55,000 feet, maximum unrefuelled range 2400 miles. Landing speed 132 knots. Minimum takeoff distance 1400 feet. Radius on combat air patrol with six Sparrows and four Sidewinders 766 miles. Dimensions: wingspan 64 feet 1 2/1 inches (swept forward), 83 feet 2 1/2 inches (swept back), length 62 feet 8 inches, height 16 feet 0 inches, wing area 565 square feet. Weights: 40,104 pounds empty, 59,7614 pounds loaded, 74,349 pounds maximum takeoff. Fuel: Maximum internal fuel 2385 US gallons. A 267 US-gallon drop tank can be carried on a hardpoint underneath each air intake. Armament: One 20-mm General Electric M61A1 Vulcan in the nose with 675 rounds. Provision for six AIM-7F/M Sparrow and two AIM-9L/P Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, or six AIM-54A/C Phoenix long-range air-to-air missiles and two AIM-9L/P Sidewinders, or four AIM-54A/C Phoenix missiles underneath the fuselage and two AIM-7F/M Sparrow and two AIM-9L/P Sidewinders on the wing glove pylons. The Central Air Data Computer (CADC) is an AiResearch CP-1166B/A. It uses data from sensors which measure pitot and static pressures, air temperatures, and angle attack to select the optimal wing sweep angle and sends commands to the control surfaces. It also passes to the Air Inlet Control Systems (AICS) the information it needs to set the inlet ramps to their optimal positions. The AN/ARA-63 aircraft approach control system uses the AN/SPN-41 and the AN/TRN-28 transmitting sets. It provides primary or backup instrument approach capability. The spine of the Tomcat contains blade antennae for the UHF/TACAN and data link/IFF. Radio and navigation equipment on board the aircraft include the APX-71 IFF transponder, AXX-76 IFF interrogator, ARC-51 (later switched to ARC-159) UHF radios, ARR-69 auxiliary receiver, KY-58 cryptographic system, ASN-92 CAINS II (Carrier Aircraft Inertial Navigation System II) inertial navigation system, APN-154 beacon augmenter, APN-194 radar altimeter, Gould ARN-84 TACAN and ARA-50 automatic direction finder. A Harris ASW-27B digital datalink provides high speed data communication between the Tomcat and ship-based command and control systems. This system can also be used to link to the Airborne Tactical Data Systems of Grumman E-2C Hawkeye early warning aircraft. This system can be used to pass target data back and forth between aircraft, extending the effective radar range. The Tomcat initially carried APR-25 and APR-27 radar warning receivers. These have largely been replaced by the Magnavox ALR-50 which is designed to warn crews of SAM launches. A major upgrade updated this equipment to deal with the SA-6 Gainful missile and its associated Straight Flush radar. The Tomcat is equipped with the Goodyear ALE-39 chaff and flare dispensing system, which has replaced the ALE-29 originally carried. The Tomcat entered service with the Sanders Associateds ALQ-100 noise deception jammer, but this has been replaced with the Sanders AN/ALQ-126A

As a matter of fact, last email I got from TK, said that after some thorough server cleanup, testing will begin........blah blah blah I'm sure this is that much needed server cleanup

Yote, the wing sweep should be attached to the throttle. Unlike the F-111 which was controled manually, the sweep wings on the Cat are controlled by computer control throught the entire flight envelope for optimum angle of sweep . The only setting that may be selected by the pilot is fully swept for deck stowage. (This is done to save approx 6.2 feet per bird in the hangar decks and the main deck) The wings feature variable sweep, ranging from a minimum of 20 degrees to a maximum of 68 degrees (which could be set manually on the ground to as much as 75 degrees for carrier stowage). The variable-sweep wing panels are supported by a massive wing carry-through structure which spans the upper center section of the aircraft, terminating at each end in a large pivot point for the outer moveable wing panels. This carry-through structure is made from electron-beam welded titanium alloy. The fixed wing glove structure forms a diamond-shaped surface. The beam has slight dihedral to reduce the cross sectional area of the central fuselage, reducing drag and assisting in the area-ruling of the fuselage. In order to maintain a snug fit between the trailing edge of the wing and the upper surface of the rear fuselage, the rear edges of the fixed wing glove uses a set of inflatable canvas bags. Teflon paint on the underside of the wing help to ensure that there is minimal abrasion of these bags as the wings are extended or retracted. Wing sweep angle is automatically controlled by the air-data computer. Throughout the entire speed/maneuver regime, an automatic wing sweep program matches the sweep angle to the optimal position. However, the system can be manually overridden by the pilot in an emergency. Should the wings get stuck in the fully-aft position, the F-14A can still land safely at 200 mph with 4000 pounds of fuel or at 166 mph with 2000 pounds of fuel, in spite of the fact that the wing flaps are inoperative when the wing is swept. The wing has no conventional ailerons, roll control being provided at low speeds by wing-mounted spoilers and at high speeds by the differentially-moving horizontal tailplane. The full-span trailing edge flaps have a small inboard section and a larger outboard section. These flaps are deliberately made inoperative when the wing is swept back to prevent damage. Leading-edge maneuvering slats occupy virtually the full span of the outer wing panel leading edge. To improve combat maneuverability, the slats and outboard flap sections can be deployed while the wing is in the fully-forward position. When wing sweep is greater than 57 degrees, the wing spoilers are locked down, and roll control is provided completely by the differentially-moving horizontal stabilizers. More on wing sweep and radar The Central Air Data Computer (CADC) is an AiResearch CP-1166B/A. It uses data from sensors which measure pitot and static pressures, air temperatures, and angle attack to select the optimal wing sweep angle and sends commands to the control surfaces. It also passes to the Air Inlet Control Systems (AICS) the information it needs to set the inlet ramps to their optimal positions. The AN/ARA-63 aircraft approach control system uses the AN/SPN-41 and the AN/TRN-28 transmitting sets. It provides primary or backup instrument approach capability. The spine of the Tomcat contains blade antennae for the UHF/TACAN and data link/IFF. Radio and navigation equipment on board the aircraft include the APX-71 IFF transponder, AXX-76 IFF interrogator, ARC-51 (later switched to ARC-159) UHF radios, ARR-69 auxiliary receiver, KY-58 cryptographic system, ASN-92 CAINS II (Carrier Aircraft Inertial Navigation System II) inertial navigation system, APN-154 beacon augmenter, APN-194 radar altimeter, Gould ARN-84 TACAN and ARA-50 automatic direction finder. A Harris ASW-27B digital datalink provides high speed data communication between the Tomcat and ship-based command and control systems. This system can also be used to link to the Airborne Tactical Data Systems of Grumman E-2C Hawkeye early warning aircraft. This system can be used to pass target data back and forth between aircraft, extending the effective radar range. The Tomcat initially carried APR-25 and APR-27 radar warning receivers. These have largely been replaced by the Magnavox ALR-50 which is designed to warn crews of SAM launches. A major upgrade updated this equipment to deal with the SA-6 Gainful missile and its associated Straight Flush radar. The Tomcat is equipped with the Goodyear ALE-39 chaff and flare dispensing system, which has replaced the ALE-29 originally carried. The Tomcat entered service with the Sanders Associateds ALQ-100 noise deception jammer, but this has been replaced with the Sanders AN/ALQ-126A I know this may seem like mumbo jumbo to some of you, but it essential to the production of this aircraft for SF:P1

Of course I have this game. Its kinda old, and never gets played cause it looks terrible on my newer PC, but it was ahead of its time. As a matter of fact I haven't seen a decent game that has a Tomcat since then

Mostly we are at hyperlobby when the game allows us to play. Some fly at gamespy as well

lemme dig em up and I'll send em in the morning I have a schematic and tri veiws, but cant email those till I get back to Oceana.

So a little combat history oF the Cat in the early days The first carrier deployment by F-14A Tomcats was made by VF-1 and VF-2 aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVAN-65), in 1973. The Big E sailed to Vietnam to assist in the evacuation South Vietnam. In the absence of air threats the Cats had no chance to engage in combat. First blood was drawn for the Cats in August of 1981, when U.S.S. Nimitz (CVN68) was deployed to the Mediterranian Sea. During routine exercises, 2 F-14A from VF-41 Black Aces were engaged by 2 Lybian Su-22J Fitters. When the first Fitter fired an AA-2 Atol, the 2 Cats immediatly jumped the Su-22s, shooting one Su-22 down with guns, and the other with a Sidewinder. Again the Cats were challenged by Lybian planes, this time a few years later, and challenged this time by a pair of marauding MiGs, The Cats of VF-41 from U.S.S John F Kennedy (CV-67) quickly defeated the MiGs. Current combat history This was the end of combat for the Cat until Desert Storm where 10 Squadrons (including VF-143) flew countless CAP missions over the Gulf, Straffing Iraqi naval vessels. The Cats also flew escort for Strike Packages, as well as 781 reconnaissance missions. The only A2A for the Cat was when an Iraqi Mi-8 Hip was shot down by LT Broce and his RIO CDR McElraft with a Sidewinder. The next combat the Cats saw was during Operation Enduring Freedom, where we flew in the first strikes. On a side note, that is the only combat I have ever seen as of yet, and I must say...for an air superiority fighter, it sure does make a hell of a light bomber. This is a very lightened version of the events that have helped to shape the Cat to what it is today, and what the Cat has done recently. Sorry to bore ya with this, but I could go on all night.

To kick the s**t out of the enemy for somone's political agenda A band from the '70s "LOW RIDER" Whats gonna happen to Saddam and N.Korea real soon one of these just has to be the right answer....lol

the cigar and the 50 bonus points!!! The F-16 was used for DACT, in the adversary role. No longer used, it has been replaced. But by what??? the next 50 point question and for another 50 points, what aircraft was designed for the air force, yet beat out, then picked for the Navy???

Does the Navy own/fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon? If so for what reasons?...50 point bonus...

I like em, THEY actually work with out CTD all the time. Missions are a bit redundant, but I still like flyin the Single player

D model wasn't even a thought then A and A+ were the only tomcats available in that timeframe, and the A+ is pushing it as the game only goes to 1975 and the A+ upgrades started in 79 F-14A BuNo. 157986 was the first to have an upgrade, thus bringing it to A+ standards. It wasn't till 1991 that the A+ model was redesignated to F-14B. It wasn't till 1998 that the D model was established. And thats way out of SF"P1's timeframe!!

Damn Bro, no wonder I haven't seen much of you lately!! That is SIERRA HOTEL!!! great job

Think of it like a clock, directly in front being 12:00 and so on. The outer ring is for targets farther away from you that have turned on their tracking RADAR, The inner ring being immediate vicinity. So if the radar contact is behind, in the outer ring, you aint too bad off, note that when you turn the RWR will turn with you, since the targets are now in a different position than when you started your turn. If you're asking about the ground search radar, the only thing I can tell you is that it makes a nice picture of the terrain, but is a POS aside from that. I never use it, cause it is fu**ing worthless

OH YEAHHHHHHHHH

i got lots of pics and data for the F-4D2/F5D-1 Skylancer if it will help, they were very similar to the F4D-1 Skyray, the only difference being engines and all weather interceptor capability

I will get myself in too much trouble if I voice my opinion towards that ignorant nogood for nothing, comercial doing Saddam ass kissing bi**h, oops there I go, time to stop, but I think you all know my views on this. She ranks right up there with Jane Fonda...FU**ING TRAITORS!!!

***EDIT*** I don't want to take up too much space here so this is in my post ATTENTION COYOTE now. Sorry for the inconvenience of moving the pic on you guys but space is $$ and I posted it there first, so no need to double up <S>

I got all the data that MATS has then some!!! Hell my picture is there in a few pics. I sent him alot of info It is a great site though

go check modding and skinning forum for ATTENTION COYOTE

Damn Yote, you got me salivating like a rabid dog...Pukin' Dog...lol over your new undertaking. I'm pouring through all my specs and data now. I feel like I'm in flight school all over again!!! If you want the proper data for the variable geometry wings, send me an email. I don't wanna post that much info to the public, or use all of MJ's db space for that matter. The tech manual for that is 428 pages and thats just the working dynamics and computerized controls!!! As you know the Cat's variable geometry wings are controlled by the computer throughout the entire flight envelope. This, while hard to model exactly for a game, is very efficient, as the pilot has one less set of calculations to make while he's in flight. If you need the data for the lantrin, I can give you what I can, but all I can give you, you can find anywhere on the net, as most is still classified, and they might have to kill me if I told you...lol... well not that extreme, but it would cost me my job! Now for the questions I got. Are you doing the A model or A+? Which engines are you incorporating, the PW-TF30-P412, or the GE F101-GE-400? If you are doing the A model will you include the glove vanes on the end of the wing roots, for the added stability? The only other question I have is, what else can I help with?

here's the tarps schematic (a sh**ty one from a manual I have) If you want to include the tarps pod this will help to show you where the cameras are and where they can view Components of the TARPS pod are shown in this schematic. Forward looking and horizon to horizon panoramic cameras, as well as an infrared reconnasance set. The adapter allows the pod to be mounted to station 5. (right rear station beneath the fuselage) The overall length of the pod is 206.5 in, and it is 26.5 in wide there is no noticable effect of this pod when added, aside from a slight buffet at high speeds, when flying low altitude The controls for the pod are located on the left lower console in the rear seat. Thank god I don't have to turn those damn knobs anymore!!!

Here are some cockpit pics for you These as you can guess, are for the best plane in the world.....THE TOMCAT..... Sorry they're so big in size MJ...and all you 56k'ers

s**t HOT I don't fly the MiGs, but damn thats nice OUTSTANDING WORK

I got a flight manual that will put those 3 all in the childrens categories. LOL