BlackLion213 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) I think we'll have to settle for pictures. ;) Even though this was posted on the DCS A10C facebook: Still a bit optimistic on my part. Still, here are a few "Turkey-ish" Tomcat photos. The Tomcat earned it's "Turkey" nickname mostly from it's appearance when coming aboard the Boat (all manner of control surfaces flapping and big, outstretched wings). Also, here is a link for a Thanksgiving day article about the Tomcat from last year, it's a fun read (for me at least:) ). http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/you-thought-cooking-your-turkey-was-tough-try-maintain-1664041009 And a few Turkey-ish pictures: And a few respect shots :D: Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Tomcat fans! -Nick Edited November 26, 2015 by BlackLion213 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drag0nWIng Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 The first picture is ingame screencut? So that means we have a big more progress for now? and maybe it's still the old fc model in new terrain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLion213 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 The first picture is ingame screencut? So that means we have a big more progress for now? and maybe it's still the old fc model in new terrain.... Looking at the small details, I really think it's the old AI model that is currently in DCS (like 95% sure it's the AI model). Doesn't have the refinement of the upcoming DCS Tomcat (even at a distance) - though I could be wrong. https://www.facebook.com/213475292002987/photos/a.268870599796789.90450.213475292002987/1209064122444094/?type=3&theater I think we have a while before the Tomcat is really ready (even the first version) - figure late spring or summer 2016 at the earliest. But who knows..... (well a few people do, but they aren't talking ;)). -Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco1522 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) This is quickly becoming my favorite forum to spend my day on! Frisco1522 Edited November 27, 2015 by Frisco1522 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG-51_Razor Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Is that a LANTRIN pod hanging off the right wing pylon? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeydriver Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Yes it is, that is where it was hard wired. The weight is offset by carrying a Sparrow or AIM-54 on the opposite side, but it isn't necessary. VF-2 Bounty Hunters https://www.csg-1.com/ DCS F-14 Pilot/RIO Discord: https://discord.gg/6bbthxk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custard Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 You realise the DCS: A-10C facebook page is a fan page right? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sporg Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Well, how about a nice dessert in the form of an article about the rare Iranian F-14s? http://theaviationist.com/2015/03/01/iriaf-f-14s-overhauled/ With interesting pictures to boot: It's impressive, keeping OP's article link in mind, how the Iranians managed to keep them flying until now.. Edited November 28, 2015 by Sporg System specs: Gigabyte Aorus Master, i7 9700K@std, GTX 1080TI OC, 32 GB 3000 MHz RAM, NVMe M.2 SSD, Oculus Quest VR (2x1600x1440) Warthog HOTAS w/150mm extension, Slaw pedals, Gametrix Jetseat, TrackIR for monitor use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLion213 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) You realise the DCS: A-10C facebook page is a fan page right? Yes, but whoever operates it seems to have insights beyond the average user/forum goer. Plus, it was a good segue for posting more pictures about Tomcats. ;) Well, how about a nice dessert in the form of an article about the rare Iranian F-14s? http://theaviationist.com/2015/03/01/iriaf-f-14s-overhauled/ It's impressive, keeping OP's article link in mind, how the Iranians managed to keep them flying until now.. Great pics and article, thank you for posting. I am amazed that the IRIAF has kept a decent number of Tomcat's airworthy. Quite a testament to their ingenuity since it was one of the most complicated and maintenance intensive warplanes ever built. A LOT of heart and soul has been poured into those Cats! I wonder how much more time they have left in them? -Nick Edited November 28, 2015 by BlackLion213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurgon Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Haha, like I said in another thread on another topic, I don't care for Thanksgiving, but I'll take any excuse to get my hands on the Turkey - great thread! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco1522 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Wonder if it would be worth it to include an option to enable/disable the cover on the refueling probe if the F-14 is set to Iran. for that added realism :D Frisco1522 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeydriver Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Wonder if it would be worth it to include an option to enable/disable the cover on the refueling probe if the F-14 is set to Iran. for that added realism :D Frisco1522 The US Navy did this as well for a while after 2001 until most units had transitioned to the Super Hornet. Might not apply to the timeline of this mod, but it would be a nice realism option. VF-2 Bounty Hunters https://www.csg-1.com/ DCS F-14 Pilot/RIO Discord: https://discord.gg/6bbthxk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicatt Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 It's impressive, keeping OP's article link in mind, how the Iranians managed to keep them flying until now.. It has also been alleged that they have also been updating the Aim54 that they have and making their own version: The Farouk http://theaviationist.com/2013/09/26/farouk-missile/ Sons of Dogs, Come Eat Flesh Clan Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 It has also been alleged that they have also been updating the Aim54 that they have and making their own version: The Farouk http://theaviationist.com/2013/09/26/farouk-missile/ a SARH-only Phoenix? I'll pass, thanks. :lol: Lord of Salt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra847 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The US Navy did this as well for a while after 2001 until most units had transitioned to the Super Hornet. Might not apply to the timeline of this mod, but it would be a nice realism option. This will be an option. :) 1 Nicholas Dackard Founder & Lead Artist Heatblur Simulations https://www.facebook.com/heatblur/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco1522 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 This will be an option. :) I love you. :thumbup: Frisco1522 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdude Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thanks to all the thread posters for the great "Turkey" material! This was an awsome read, and it has the bonus of the Dackard post on a cool feature! I didn't even know about that practice of removing the cover. The history on this bird is so interesting. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The cover was removed for refueling on the KC135 which has a different basket from the navys baskets...i thought the Iranian F14s now have fixed refueling probes after they were refit ..they no longer retract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLion213 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 The cover was removed for refueling on the KC135 which has a different basket from the navys baskets... They used to call the KC-135 basket the "iron maiden", the outer ring of the basket is rigid metal and the refueling door would sometimes contact this outer ring during a refueling attempt. If it contacted hard enough, it would knock off the refueling cover. Conveniently...the line of airflow from the refueling probe leads almost straight into the right engine....so knocking off the door would frequently FOD the engine. Ingesting fuel fumes into the right engine was also common due to the flow of air off the probe, so it was standard procedure to select the "air source" to the left engine during tanking, otherwise the cockpit starts to smell like jet fuel. The Tomcst had many interesting chsrscteristics, we could talk for hours about this stuff. :) -Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeydriver Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The cover was removed for refueling on the KC135 which has a different basket from the navys baskets...i thought the Iranian F14s now have fixed refueling probes after they were refit ..they no longer retract They still retract, F-14s kept their doors on and have been refueling all their lives off of KC-135s, they were removed when the bomber mission came online and refueling off a KC-135 became an every mission task as opposed to occasional training or cross-ocean thing. Just note the F-14 tanked off the KC-135 throughout the majority of its career with the door on. They were removed when OEF and OIF made it too much of a risk to keep them on. VF-2 Bounty Hunters https://www.csg-1.com/ DCS F-14 Pilot/RIO Discord: https://discord.gg/6bbthxk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco1522 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 The Tomcst had many interesting chsrscteristics, we could talk for hours about this stuff. :) -Nick Please do! We/I need to pass the time somehow... Frisco1522 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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