Status on the other two A models?

[carss]

Was just wondering what the status is on the other two F-14A models, one being the 95-GR, as it's been a while since we've heard anything on the matter

[Viper33]

Wouldn't expect it anytime soon.

[JupiterJoe]

What about glove vanes, to differentiate the early A's from the B's?

[r4y30n]

No glove vanes, this has been discussed frequently and HB doesn’t consider it worth the effort. There are other visual cues. The gun vents are a good one.

[JupiterJoe]

Then it would be a nice touch to have a newer cockpit on the B.  Again, to differentiate.  You spend a lot more time in the cockpit than you do looking at the exterior.  Even the exhaust nozzle gauges in the B are from the A.

Edited July 2, 2024 by JupiterJoe

[Despayre]

9 hours ago, JupiterJoe said:

Then it would be a nice touch to have a newer cockpit on the B.  Again, to differentiate.  You spend a lot more time in the cockpit than you do looking at the exterior.  Even the exhaust nozzle gauges in the B are from the A.

 

The B does have a few things different inside the cockpit as well, so easily identified as the B, for example, take a look at the Engine Output Display (probably has an official name, but I mean the section that shows RPM, TIT and FF (in the A)). Externally, you can see the different engine exhaust ports to differentiate.

[JupiterJoe]

5 minutes ago, Despayre said:

The B does have a few things different inside the cockpit as well, so easily identified as the B, for example, take a look at the Engine Output Display (probably has an official name, but I mean the section that shows RPM, TIT and FF (in the A)). Externally, you can see the different engine exhaust ports to differentiate.

I take it you want things kept exactly as they are then?

[Despayre]

3 minutes ago, JupiterJoe said:

I take it you want things kept exactly as they are then?

Not really any preference, I just thought you were under the impression that there was no way to tell them apart.

In terms of what I'd like, I would much prefer them to fix some gameplay options over minor cosmetics though, ie, such as being able to bind to air sources so that I don't have to look down to select the Left engine intake when AAR-ing, esp since the coding (a few additional LUA lines) is already done and available (and must be re-applied at every update).