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Just to add my two cents in, I believe the f-21 not only could super cruise, but it had thrust vector capability also.

On a side note, just to compare these with the F-14D. The Super Tomcat also used ALR-67, and it was displayed on the MFD's. If memory serves me correct there were two MFD's for the pilot, and one for the NFO.

So what's wrong with getting an AMD r9 390 that has 8gb vram? I use it to run 4k games all the time....It also costs about the same as a 970gtx.

As far as 4k monitors vs the TV's go? I personally can't really tell a difference. Either way they both look fantastic in my opinion.

Don't forget, there is also the R9 390 which is the same price as the 970gtx. I would look into that since it has slightly more than twice the vram on it vs. the 970. which is a huge thing for this game. If I were you though I would wait until the newer gens are out in a couple of months. That may give you more options, you can either decide to go with a next gen card, or have access to current cards for cheaper.

my r9 390 plays this in 4k and is about the same price as the 970gtx, just saying......

The IRST was very much used. More than you think actually. Despite it's main role being A to A warfare, it was used to look at other aircraft. Simply looking at something can give you intel. Remember the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words?" The TCS system was used in a similar way, but more during the day time, while the IRST was more for the night time. The way the pilot and nfo would use these devices is usually by slaving them to the RADAR. It's a very frustrating system to actually slew around and lock on manually from what I remember. I had a buddy who actually smashed an IRST by falling. It completely shattered the crystal, which is made of Germanium I believe. A 2million dollar device....

Enjoy

I'm just going to leave this here too..... What about the TARPS pod? Is no one interested in RECON missions?

Hello guys this is my first reply on these forums ever. First things first....I am a Navy veteran. I served in Operation Iraqi Freedom with VF-2 Bounty Hunters on board the USS Constellation. I was an AT2(Aviation Electronics Technician,2nd class petty officer.) There are a few things I would like to clear up regarding the F-14D here just to make sure information is as accurate as it can be. 1) All F-14D's had datalink capability which enabled them to send and receive still pictures, and even video. ROVER 3 was only available to Deltas that were originally built as Deltas, none of the Deltas that were Alphas before, and then upgraded to a Delta had the capability. ROVER 3 did in fact send real time video, and I've seen it done :). 2) I would imagine the LANTIRN pod functions pretty similarly to the A+/B, since the LANTIRN I believe was designed for F-15 Strike Eagle. So in essence it's the same exact thing. The only difference is the F-15 had two control sticks in the NFO's seat(one on each side of the console areas), while the Tomcat had only one(on the left side). 3) Right before the war, we were heavily modifying the Deltas to be JDAM capable. We updated the software from D03B to D04. Along with adding in the hardware to do it. It was a very hectic time for us, because we knew that we were going to war. 4) The Delta's RADAR was very different from the earlier models. It replaced most of the AWG 9 system in favor to the APG-71. The only commonality that it shared was the AWG 9 transmitter, which was left unchanged. The range was 150+ miles....at high altitude. It is capable of tracking 36 targets simultaneously, not 24. One Tomcat, of a squadron of 10 could track over half of their phoenix complement, and guide them to their targets. There has never been a more powerful RADAR system in a fighter jet to this day. 5) The AIM 54 had an active RADAR that allowed the missile to become independent from the Tomcat. So theoretically the Tomcat never had to achieve RADAR lock, however it is better to get the RADAR lock since the missile's RADAR range was significantly shorter. The missile could also interrogate mode 4, friend or foe to prevent friendly fire mishaps. Also a Tomcat could launch the phoenix and have an E-2 Hawkeye guide the missile to it's target. I don't care what people say, the Phoenix missile is still a ****ing missile, you don't want one shot at you....Period. 6) During the first Gulf War, the Air Force favored their F-15's over the F-14's not because of lack of IFF capability, but because the F-15 was their jet. I have talked to Pilot's who flew during that war, that were still pissed off about that. I hope this helps.