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After further listening and reading (Danny Coremans and Tony Holmes), the F-14D's mysterious left throttle grip TDC seems to function much like the DCS F/A-18C Hornet TDC-to-MFD, including radar functionality.

Could you please provide a timestamp on any exact comment. I listened through it after work but from what I remember ''Fun'' and ''Crunch'' both just vaguely said some functionality. Such as controlling PRF for the AN/APG-71, which seems to not be that relevant to the pilot and still I have not found any evidence or photos that there is any space for a good axis or 5-way switches to operate and STT/TWS/RWS lock bandits on the pilot MFD RIO-TID repeater with the pilot HOTAS setup of any Tomcat. The way I see it is that the pilot can only touch MFD options and operate some functions such as mode, volume, range and PRF. Imanullgine a DCS F/A-18C radar screen without any HOTAS control. The top button is communication, middle is speedbreak, bottom is wingsweep. others look like simple 2-way switches, since I can't find any info on the PLM and other ACM buttons on the fingers of the throttle I simply have to guess. Reminder: I personally don't know any F-14D pilots. I think use is the right word but operate is maybe generous, I hope I'm wrong but since the data is limited I feel like staying sceptical is the right call. (the 5-way switch on the stick should be from sources I found just a redesigned weapons selector)

''Because the SparrowHawk HUD operates independently of the F-14B windscreen (unlike the original F-14B system) the Navy can replace the windscreen with a version more compatible with the night vision systems, such as on the F-14D.'' huh, so that's maybe why the green tint was less visible on older models. Also here is the color of the Sparrowhawk: Green P-53 phosphor = Hex : #05b004, RGB(5,176,4) https://www.aviationtoday.com/2003/11/01/new-hud-for-the-tomcat/

The F-14D HOTAS is visually very similar, unless the throttle has multiple inputs that force control over the radar (force pilot priority) then I don't see how controlling the AN/APG-71 from the front seat is possible. The pilot stick only changed the weapon select to mimic the stick on the F/A-18 from what I know. Do we have clear sources for that? I know it's silly to state that there's even a number over two: actual Tomcat fuselages left in the entire world unless you count museums. Even if they exist they are probably so out of parts and tech that the danger of ''advanced'' documentation is gone or low but knowing some previous decisions, law and fear will hinder that hope. I was glad and sad at the same time when the drone footage got released.

No, unless you mean through jester AI or communication with a real person. no. The new firing cues for the pilot HUD might make it easier but I know very little of the Sparrowhawk HUD.

In your DCS file folder ''Config'/Camera'' Add this script in your ''1 camera'' or your ''BINO''. Can't remember which one. F14_JESTER_MENU = { x = 0; y = 0; width = 1; height = 1; } Change the 0's to 1 to enable it or remove it completely when you want the UI to be back, the sad part is you can't remove the static from the radio jester uses but that might be removed from the options such as ''hear aircraft cockpit outside'' or other sound options (i haven't tested this) (I have not tried with F4)

From my short look on the M70B Zonrör there seems to be a case to be made that it's simpily the third version of the M70. The first two is the shu m/70 (shu=spränghuvud =explosive head) and the pshu m/70 = pansarspränghuvud (armor-explosive head), the third is the pshu m/70 zonar (proximity fuse) where the zonar is a combined word taken from zonrör and radar, (I think) Theory: The zonrör is made to be a HE-fragmentation blast and the reason why it has armor or pansar in it's name is up to anyone but my guess would be to silence enemy radar sites by throwing explosive fragments over the radar disks that need intact frames to gather a good track picture. Maybe light vehicles or even air to air if sensitive enough. (close, read below) from a War Thunder forum https://forum.warthunder.com/t/missing-psrak-m-70-13-5cm-rocket-variants/176910 The m/70 can be fitted with 3 warheads, two HE warheads, shu m/56/70 and shu m/70 and a HEAT warhead pshu m/70. The HEAT warhead can be configured as multiprupose by mounting a proximity fuse. This fuse can be used against both aerial and ground targets (overhead detonation) Practically speaking, all Arak M/70 launchers should be given the load options, my personal favorite is the m/70 zonar HEAT-MP, as it would be funny to hit low flying aircraft with when they are attempting to evade the RB-71 rapidly closing in. (The JA-37 could mount both)

Only human sadly. Maybe if you STT and have a TCS track it might switch if you are in AG mode but probably not. Test by establishing STT then switching to AG mode, then jester weapons menu and switching sensor TCS - LANTIRN. Otherwise, stay in AG mode, let a human or yourself RIO use the LANTIRN stick to lock a flying bandit with AA mode in the LANTIRN display.

Yes, switch to the AA mode with the lantirn control stick but remember you CAN'T track a target with the TCS or radar and then switch, so the WCS can't slew the LANTIRN pod for you, you have to manually slew it and track the target. Remember: the LANTIRN is on the right pylon and has a big zone of vision compared to the TCS (plus IR and multiple zoom levels) so if you fly past or parallel to a track, put it under your right armpit. The TCS is generally more suited for tracking targets nose on with the radar then confirming the bandit with the TCS, then engaging. The LANTIRN is better for holding visual and formation, especially when in low light conditions. AA - LANTIRN use is mostly for show because in combat you can't slew as well as the automatic track by the radar.

Carrier landing after an engine got shot out by MANPAD's over Syria, got down on the boat only by feel and hydraulic pump alone, my gear needed emegency release and my hook too. Second EP was my hud got twisted after a high-G pull and I had to land without hud on a slick airfield with wind, snow and fog.

The arming fuze is inside the rearm menu over the orange corner of the selected pylon might be the M904E4 arming at 4 seconds instead of 2. The minimum arming might have other requirements but I'm not that good on Mk-82's. I've had this same issue but I just thought my bombs didn't have spins or time to arm. I always run Nose+Tail arming but it might not make any difference like you tested.

I am not an expert on the F-14 but here is my take: The AIM-7's motor might foul the TARPS pod with the light explosive launch which separates the missile from the fuselage. The problem is maybe seen clearer by mounting AIM-54's. The AIM-54 adds some drag but more importantly a complex cooling process. The Phoenix was almost never seen with F-14 TARPS missions because of the need for air superiority to even do most TARPS missions and would only add drag. Plinking bunkers and tanks and doing BDA (battle damage assessment). The outer stations are mostly used and there, little restrictions are seen with AA loadouts. Mounting GBU's or even later (I might be wrong here) JDAM's on the cooling racks was used atleast once. Doing both LANTIRN lasing and TARPS pictures was impossible from what I understand because the controls are not compatable. (you may see them in ferry roles) The GBU's are therefore lased by JTAC's by TARPS equipped F-14 with GBU's to spare (very rare sight from what i've seen). TARPS is there for doing BDA after lets say: after F-117's have destroyed sheltered parking bunkers for aircrafts. Lastly if you could mount sparrows on the forward racks you would need to remove the cooling racks next to it and that would mess with the ALQ-167 mounting. If the TARPS pod was mounted forward you might have room for the center aft sparrow but that would probably mess with wiring ports and mass. Stick with Sparrows on outer station 1B and 8B and maybe AIM-54C-ECCM/(sealed) /which needed no cooling racks unless you mount the ALQ-167 or GBU's etc which would then wire cooling to any Phoenix if used on 1B and 8B. I also want to believe the station next to the TARPS does not support a Phoenix because of the big missile wings. maybe only a GBU-12/16 could be mounted.

Thank you!

Do I need to DLC forward every trap? feels like I always get 2 or 4 wires, I have gotten 3's but it feels like the traps might be more consistant with the -A model because of the less powerful engines? just a thought. I understand we need some human input near the ship because of burble and the full power bolter situations.

I just managed to ACLS in the Instant action, do you have any tips on how to approach the 20-15 mile call to fly angels 8/6 and how to chase the needles? I always get the ACLS lock on at around 10 miles but have gotten a lock way beyond that before. I'm closing this topic after this because this must be my pilot error 100%, Unlucky because I love ACLS and it ''stopped working'' for me just after the patch. I even did a video on quite recently it where I flew quite badly and even got it.

I might not have been depending on wind but I will try again today and respond If I see myself being able to ACLS again. I did ACLS in both multiplayer and singleplayer so might be best to try Instant action or a good singleplayer mission.

Everything set up, ACLS, Datalink, TACAN, All systems in correct order, no force feedback stick etc, took some tries but stuck on the step before AP CLEAR to initiate CMD command to Carrier Control. Talking to Tac/ATC Checking in and Platform etc, still no AP clear. The last step is ACL READY and I do not see it, It have worked for me many times before but guess I need to try harder.

It feels impossible after this patch. Everything worked 1 week ago.

No, the bar above, This (see below), it is a D specific upgrade (AFAIK) so no new DDD and no new sensor panel + MFD's HCU etc = No D. After that we can speculate about release date and functions. Would love to see a new Lantirn or TCS quality or more customizable meny for color and clarity because of the new screen.

I specifically stated that it was in fact not that which was shown. So people don't think GIB F-14D!!! because to most people the only difference is some pilot/rio MFD's and IRST, maybe maybe people see the difference of the PTID in the B(u) and D but not all. All B(u)'s didn't use the new HUD and all D models didn't have PTIDS. Atleast during early deployments. D without PTID, D with Sensor Panel, B(u) without pilot HUD, B(u) without new CAP (Computer Adress Panel) upgrade (left knee) with no new HUD too. Also different HCU's on many. The easy difference is the DDD.

It seems to ''only'' be the F-14B(U) upgrade, things such as a fully collimated HUD for the pilot, NOT a Kaiser HUD like the F-14D which also included 2x MFD's and movement of the whole cockpit setup, the RIO gets the PTID (NO MFD DDD upgrade and (maybe) no sensor (the old flare handguard on the top of the DDD) upgrade too) and a new left leg panel which I have little to no knowlege about but looks like an upgraded CAP (Computer Adress Panel) IT IS NOT THE SAME HUD LIKE THIS PICTURE

''new ECM API from DCS*'' Does this mean no more 360' ECM coverage and will the future ALQ-167 provide bigger frequency cover or enhanced lock-breaking than the original AN/ALQ-100/126?