** DCS-F14 PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE! Gameplay Reveal Video Update **

[pimp]

So far, i.e. as long as I have had bonus points, I haven't found anything where I could use them. They seem to be totally useless. :hmm:

New modules are not eligible for the bonus system.

[Revelation]

New modules are not eligible for the bonus system.

 

Not true. Modules currently discounted are typically not eligible for use with the bonus system.

[Marujet]

According to folks over at Heablur, one day before the EA release date. They will also publish a fixed EA release date when they are closer to it i.e. when they are 100% sure they will make it, and they send Eagle Dynamics a release build.

 

*source Heatblur Facebook.

 

Thank you very much sir!

[csper]

Ordered. Thank you for hard working!

[ensamvarg]

I'm not sure if this was addressed, but I'd like to know if there is a design or logo on the back of the t-shirts as well?

 

Thanks

 

Sorry for the late reply.

 

There is no design on the back of the shirts.

[VampireNZ]

Awesome - just got back from holiday and the Tomcat is up for Pre-Purchase with full trailer. Instant Order!

My 30 years flight simming journey is now complete!! Thank you HB. :thumbup:

[Mr_Burns]

Do Tornado GR4 and make mine flight simming journey complete,except for;

 

 

P-3

Apache

etc......

[meloco]

Been waiting since Lock-On was originally released for an F14 module! Thanks guys, ordered!

[pii]

 

The F-14 Tomcat is now available for pre-purchase on the ED E-Store and Heatblur store!

 

Grab yourself a copy and enjoy the apex of combat flight simulation this winter.

 

https://store.heatblur.com

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/tomcat/

 

 

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was a two-crew, variable geometry, maritime air superiority fighter that served with the US Navy for 32 years and continues to serve with the IRIAF in Iran. The F-14 was the US Navy's frontline fighter from the 1970s until the mid 2000s. Over the course of its long service life it also became the US Navy’s premier precision ground-attack platform and lone airborne reconnaissance asset.

 

 

Outstanding features of the aircraft are the swing-wing configuration, crew of two, and the powerful AN/AWG-9 Weapons Control System (WCS) and radar. The AWG-9 allows employment of the powerful AIM-54 Phoenix air to air missile while the LANTIRN pod allows the ability to carry out precision ground strikes using laser guided bombs. The F-14 Tomcat was present during many pivotal historic moments such as the two Gulf of Sidra incidents, Operation Desert storm in Iraq, the conflict in Yugoslavia, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was also immortalized in the iconic motion picture, Top Gun, and starred in several other feature films including The Final Countdown, Executive Decision, and others.

 

 

In addition, the Tomcat was also a vital player in the Iran-Iraq war during the 80s, flying for the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force which had acquired the F-14A from the US prior the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The Heatblur Simulations F-14A/B Tomcat aims to simulate this iconic aircraft as a high-fidelity module for DCS, being the culmination of several years of research, coding and modelling.

 

Special points of consideration amongst the many features are the external and internal graphic model created using laser scanning and photogrammetry from real Tomcats at various museums, the detailed External Flight Model (EFM) developed over the past several years and verified by real F-14 pilots, the detailed modelling of the AN/AWG-9 and the ability to fly as a two-crew aircraft in multiplayer.

 

 

 

Key features of the Heatblur Simulations DCS F-14A/B Tomcat include:

 

• The simulation of both the A* and B model Tomcat, the A model following the B later during the Early Access period.
  
• Highly detailed external model, built using laser scanning and photogrammetry taken of real, museum F-14 Tomcats.
  
• New models for some of the F-14 Tomcat payloads, such as the AIM-54 Phoenix and the LANTIRN pod.
  
• Highly detailed and accurate 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) cockpit also built using photogrammetry from the F-14 Tomcats preserved at museums.
  
• Highly accurate, F-14 pilot verified, External Flight Model (EFM) based on real performance data.
  
• Accurate aircraft systems simulation featuring:
  
• The Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS).
  
• The variable wing geometry, wing-sweep, system.
  
• Detailed electrical, hydraulic and fuel system.
  
• Fully functional multiplayer two seat functionality allowing a pilot to carry another player functioning as the Radar Intercept Officer, RIO.
  
• JESTER AI: A new, lifelike AI that fills the role of RIO when flying single-player or multiplayer without a human RIO.
  
• A limited functionality Iceman AI piloting the aircraft in single-player when switching to the rear cockpit.
  
• Both AIs feature an interactive interface with a comprehensive library of voice acted phrases.
  
• Simulation of the AN/AWG-9 Weapons Control System (WCS) featuring:
  
• A custom model of the AN/AWG-9 radar featuring Pulse Search, Pulse Doppler Search, Range-While-Scan and Track-While-Scan modes as well as both pulse and pulse doppler Single Target Track (STT) modes.
  
• The ability to prepare and launch the AIM-54 Phoenix, both at single targets and at up to six targets simultaneously using the TWS mode.
  
• The Television Camera Set (TCS) allowing visual identification of targets in Beyond Visual Range (BVR) situations.
  
• The Link-4 datalink allowing reception of tracks from an E-2 AWACS or a surface unit.
  
• The complete F-14A and B Tomcat payload, including AIM-7, AIM-9 and AIM-54 air to air missiles, various dumb and guided air to ground munitions as well as the M61 Vulcan 20mm cannon.
  
• A functional simulation of the LANTIRN designator pod, allowing the RIO to guide laser guided munitions dropped by the pilot or other aircraft (buddy-lasing).
  
• The Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS), allowing the player to fulfil the aerial photographic reconnaissance mission. *
  
• Fully functional carrier interoperability featuring systems such as the Instrument Carrier Landing System (ICLS) and the Automatic Carrier Landing System (ACLS).
  
• Comprehensive digital manual, both as a PDF and as a continually updated online manual.
  
• A complete set of interactive and voiced tutorials.
  
• Comprehensive campaigns for both the F-14A and F-14B Tomcat, one set in the Caucasus theatre and the other for the Persian Gulf theatre.
  

* The F-14A and the TARPS pod will follow later during the Early Access period and the tutorials and campaigns will be implemented and expanded during this early access as well.

 

When is the actual release date? I don't see it anywhere

[Dino Might]

Winter. No firm date. Many reasons for this. Best to just be patient. It will be well worth the wait.

[VampireNZ]

Cool remix from Jabbers. Prob already here somewhere, but here it is again :thumbup:

 

Love the head-on-a-swivel RIO action. Good example also of what it's like to fly VR in DCS!

 

 

Edited October 14, 2018 by VampireNZ

[636_Castle]

That reveal trailer made me feel like a kid again. I don't think a trailer has done that to me since...I was a kid. :joystick:

[Airasys]

My Hats off to everyone who is working on this amazing addition to the DCS hangar.

 

Hey All,

 

Just wanted to give a BIG Thumbs up to everyone who is helping to bring this amazing addition to the DCS hangar (preorder is complete) now in a nervous holding pattern just waiting for word that our newest Toy is ready for the playground.:pilotfly:

 

Congratulations again Everyone!!!

[cm2]

Will the campaigns be fully voiced like the F-15c's Georgian War story campaign?

[kurtz667]

Ordered!! C'ant wait to kill some mig 28's with this :)

[ThorBrasil]

Will the aircraft come with a checklist on the kneeboard?

[Steel Jaw]

New modules are not eligible for the bonus system.

 

Then what is? I have $26 bonus bucks.

[Squid_DK]

New modules are eligible if they are in the bonus system. I have not yet gotten any ED product that was not in the bonus system, and I usually always de EA purchases. and I have $102 waiting to be used.

You just can't USE bonus on new modules untill they have been in rotation for a bit.

[Eldur]

I had over $80 which then expired because I didn't buy stuff in a year, what a pity. Should have gotten the Gazelle, but I totally forgot about the expiration. Initially I was going to buy campaigns with that, but I'd been waiting for a "you can spend more than 20% bonus" event, which eventually came just after mine had expired

 

After that, I got some for the Hornet which I could spend on the Yak-52 at least which is now the only time I actually made use of this system - well, I kept supporting ED, so everything's fine

[Kazansky222]

Steammmmmmmmm please. :)

[108]

Steammmmmmmmm please. :)

why steam? DCS works better w/o steam. BTW is there a confirmed release date for this one yet?

Edited October 25, 2018 by 108

[Grundar]

Haven't checked these forums in a while and BAM! pre-orders up! Better discuss with the Mrs first so I can explain where $100 has disappeared to lol.

[mr_mojo97]

Yes, should be

[OnlyforDCS]

Will, the bonus system be available after the pre order period ends ?

 

AFAIK the bonus system doesn't apply to MOST early access products. So the answer is probably no, it won't. You will have to wait quite a while before you will be able to use the bonus system for this module.

 

(Please correct me if Im wrong)

[Steel Jaw]

Ok so what can I buy right now with my $26 bonus bucks?