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When the F-14 entered fleet service, there was a noticeable shift in political power projection. Carriers of the US navy had always been important elements of political influence, but their engagements came with a high cost. The F-14 on the other hand, seemed invincible. It had combined the roles of two specialist aircraft, the F-4 and F6D, and presented a significant step forward in each capacity.

Notes: The updated ‘Extended’ version is a free new version to all current users that was created with the assistance of many enthusiastic F-14 drivers. It includes not only many new functions but also makes many existing functions more realistic.

Fifteen seconds was all that was needed to reverse a guns solution with an F-4 on its tail. A radar so powerful that it could burn through jamming signals emitted by other combat aircraft while guiding a missile that fell from 100,000ft at Mach 5.

The United States had, since the Korean War, favored decreasing the quantity of deployed units while increasing their sophistication and effectiveness. The F-14 was one of the first aircraft that fully embodied this theory, and it reigned supreme over the seas. There was no other aircraft that came close its ability to strike beyond visual range. If F-14`s were patrolling, the carriers were safe and the US could venture into regions that were previously inaccessible. Dictators were suddenly looking out of their seaside palaces knowing a carrier was just over the horizon. These carriers and their new air wings created an era of force projection where the outcome of political events could be influenced without a combat engagement.

The Aerosoft F-14 Extended was designed with two principle objectives. The first was to create an authentic and detailed representation about what it was like to fly the early model F-14`s and the refinements made over the first 20 years of the airframe`s service life. The second was to create an accessible simulation for all users. While many of the advanced systems will require you to RTFM to operate effectively, anyone can be in the air within seconds of loading the sim (well maybe a little longer if you`re setting up a carrier launch). While failure logic, such as engine compressor stalls are included, they will not become active and take out an engine unless you enable the feature.

The only thing you can`t simplify are the flight mechanics. Not a single tester or developer was un-challenged when attempting to trap this bird. But, the physics are consistent and based on real world data. As you learn why the F-14 does or does not respond the way you think it should, your intuition of flight mechanics will be become more sophisticated. Simply put, if you learn to fly this aircraft with a serious perspective, you will become a better pilot.

Final word. One of the defining aspects of this project has been an almost unyielding sense of collaboration from outside development houses, retired military personnel, and a group of dedicated F-14 fanatics that have been willing to advise and test over many long hours to make this a project a reality. Thank you and salute!

Keep in mind this is a high complexity add-on, intended for experienced users.

TacPack by Vertical Reality Simulations:

Users who own TacPack will be able launch payloads including the F-14`s potent beyond visual range capabilities
TV Camera set (TCS) will focus on any radar locked target and enable visual target identification at a range of 10nm
LANTIRN targeting pods can track and guide precision ordnance to GPS locations or moving AI targets.
TARPS Digital Integration (DI) feeds video during reconnaissance missions

Features:

Three generations of the A Model F-14 as well as the more refined B model
Drive up front or scan the skies from the RIO seat
3d Landing lights
Fully prepared for LUA
Payload Manager with Checklists
- Payloads can be loaded and jettisoned dynamically in the simulator, changing visual models, weight, and fuel
Automated Checklists for Pre-Start, Start, Post-Start, Taxi, Run-up, Take-off, Approach, and Post-Landing
Approach Rating system which evaluates how well pilots set their aircraft up for a visual approach
Sim Start Options which allow users to set and remember the F-14`s loading state
Visual Systems
- HUD - A models: vintage type that is projected on the windscreen
- HUD - B model: Sparrow Hawk model with integrated combiner
- HUD - Both Models: All Flight and Steering modes have been created, including A/A and A/G with CCIP, shows Carrier TACAN and ILS symbology
- VDI (Vertical Display Indicator) - in-the-cockpit aircraft attitude instrument with ground and sky textures
- HSD (Horizontal Situation Display) - compass rose and steering symbols (TACAN, CRS, ADF)
- DDD (Detailed Data Display) - shows raw radar data in azimuth and range-rate
- TID (Tactical Information Display) - presents radar targets in a computer-generated, synthetic, clutter-free format
- RWR (Radar Warning Receiver) - shows ground and sea based radar emitters
- AWG-9 radar - 8 modes of operation (including STT, RWS, TWS, PLM), adjustable azimuth scan and elevation bar patterns, ranges from 5 to 200nm
- All displays have the authentic F-14A type symbology and functionality is programmed according to the NATOPS Manual
Engine Management (TF-30)
- Compressor stalls (aero): Poor management of the aircraft will result in random compressor stalls which can induce a dreaded flat spin. Stall algorithm is random; stalls will onset, clear, and engine restarts based on a continuous supply of random numbers, while aircraft state (Altitude, Mach, Angle of Attack, and Sideslip) as well as aircraft configuration increase or decrease the chances of pitfalls and recoveries
- Compressor Stalls (throttle): Rapid throttle movements in the IDLE region can saturate the combustion chamber and stall a compressor
- Mach Lever: During Air Combat Maneuvering; Engine IDLE RPM is automatically increased at high AoA to increase stall resistance (both types)
- Engine Fires: Hot starts and compressor stalls dump fuel into the combustion chamber even though no thrust is being generated. Exceeding a transient temperature limit for critical time or heating beyond an absolute limit will cause the blades to melt and the engine will be lost
- Sump Tanks: Turbines are directly supplied by gravity fed sump tanks which only hold a combined 600lbs of fuel. Negative G maneuvers and high thrust settings can starve the engines in a hurry
Flight Systems
- Complete wing sweep implementation with all four modes of operation: Auto, Bomb, Manual, and Emergency (with Oversweep). Auto Mode uses two sweep channels with dependencies on Mach and Altitude to determine optimum wing sweep angle
- Maneuver Flaps: Both automatic and pilot controlled (separate system from main flaps)
- Glove Vanes: Extend with Maneuver Flaps at sweep angles greater than 25° and also at very high Mach
- Approach Auto Throttle: The F-14 is a notoriously difficult plane to land, Approach AutoThrottle maintains the aircraft at optimum AoA
- Direct Lift Control: Pilots can toggle a partial extension of the inboard spoilers to adjust AoA during approach
- Ground Roll AeroBrake: When armed, Inboard and Outboard spoilers fully extend with weight on wheel and throttles at Idle
- Speed Brake: Blows shut at speeds greater than 400KIAS or auto-retracts at MIL thrust
- MiniHUD: Optional 2D gauge gives access to information which would be readily available in a pilot`s peripheral vision
Auto Flight Control System (AFCS)
- Three channel passive Stability Augmentation System (SAS). Pilot inputs and control surface deflection rates are reduced, which allow better control in the normal flight regime
- Aileron-Rudder Interconnect designed directly from NASA source documentation
- Built from scratch Autopilot with Control Stick Steering in Pitch and Bank Hold Modes
- Vector mode follows a loaded flight Plan
- Auto Carrier Landing System combines with Auto Throttle for a hands free carrier landing. 2D Alignment gauge for AFCS can be used give precise feedback on ACLS lineup
Flight Mechanics
- Thoroughly tested by retried Fleet F-14 pilots and a software engineer involved with a professional F-14 simulation. Performance and control response & stability data were sourced and matched as closely as possible to NATOPS and NASA technical archives
- The F-14`s notorious flat spin has been recreated along with the `Hoser` method of spin recovery
- Simconnect enabled Axis Manager (AM) precisely sets the aircraft`s lift based on the configuration of six lift devices; Wing Sweep, Primary (outboard) flaps, Auxiliary (inboard) flaps, Slats, Spoilers, and Glove Vanes
- (AM) Separate control output for Stabilator and spoilerons; wings swept aft will produce less lift, less roll, and notably increased adverse yaw
- (AM) Authentic catapult launch speeds on any carrier as well as a custom trap physics on recovery
- AI Scenarios
AI Scenarios
- In-sim menu allows users to spawn randomly generated scenarios anywhere near a carrier TACAN signal
- Includes radar Intercept, escort, wandering (civilian) pilot, Random, and a Tanker for when the tanks run empty
- Included aircraft that have been generously donated by our collaborators:
  - KA-6D: Razbam Simulations ( http://www.razbamsims.com)
  - Su-27 : ALS-Sim ( http://www.als-sim.com)
  - Tu-95 : Samdim Designs ( http://samdimdesign.free.fr/ )
USS Kitty Hawk CV-63
- Built from scratch Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System (FLOLS) which can be applied to any naval aircraft using the Kitty Hawk
- 11 moving carrier tracks from around the world centered around on historically significant locations. Each track has a corresponding saved flight which allows users to load the simulation directly on a moving carrier.
Moving tracks includes a carrier task force
USS Jarrett and USS Vandegrift by Alberto Garcia
USNS Patuxent by Javier Fernandez
Owners of the Deltasim DDG ( http://deltasimstudio.com/ddg.htm ) will have the option to substitute the destroyer into the Carrier Task Force

Additional downloads:

PDF-Manuals.zip (English): >> Download here <<

* Please note that many of the features (carrier operations etc.) are only usable for users of FSX Gold, FSX Acceleration, FSX Steam and Prepar3D. These functionswill not work on FSX SP2 (that’s the original released FSX with the two Service Packs).

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Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Acceleration Pack, Gold Edition or Steam Edition)* or Lockheed Martin Prepar3D (v3 or v4)
Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (fully updated) (64 bit versions recommended)
Processor: 3 GHz Dual Core processor or equivalent system recommended
2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
GPU: DX9 with 1 GB memory
Joystick with throttle channel
Mouse with mouse wheel
Installations-Size: 2.9 GB

* Please note that many of the features (carrier operations etc.) are only usable for users of FSX Gold, FSX Acceleration, FSX Steam and Prepar3D. These functions will not work on FSX SP2 (that’s the original released FSX with the two Service Packs).

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2025-01-29

Die Detailtiefe, die Funktionalität und die Realitätsnähe dieses Modells sind sehr gut und man braucht schon etwas Erfahrung um es richtig fliegen zu können. Leider habe ich ein Problem mit diesem AddOnn. Die F-14 lässt sich zwar auf einem Flugzeugträger landen, aber nichtmehr starten. Man kann das Flugzeug zwar auf den Startplatz fahren und mit Shift+U und Shift+I arretieren, aber beim Start-befehl Shift+Blank passiert nichts. Nach einigen Recherchen in den einschlägigen Foren, stellte sich heraus dass dies ein Produkt-Fehler ist, der aber durch den Austausch einiger DLL-Dateien behoben werden kann. Man muss nur den Support Aerosoft bemühen, der würde dann diese Dateien per E-Mail senden, also kein Ding. Ich bemühte also den Support und wurde nach ca. drei Wochen weitergeleitet um dann nach fünf Wochen diese Antwort zu erhalten: „Guten Tag, Diese Funktion ist nicht mehr mit dem Simulator kompatibel, und wir haben keinen Fix mehr zur Verfügung. Mit freundlichen Grüßen“ Fazit: ich habe ein AddOnn für 39,95 € von einem Trägerflugzeug und kann nicht von diesem starten, zudem ist der Aerosoft-Support, sagen wir mal, ziemlich unprofessionell. Da kann sich jetzt jeder selbst seinen Reim daraus machen.

2021-06-27

Amazing model,I chose for long,tried many fighters before,but F-14 simulation is immaculate.I'd like to say big big thank to creators!

2021-06-17

Absolutely stunning! Such incredible attention to details. There are a couple things you should know before purchasing if using FSX Steam like myself. The saved flights or carrier ops don’t always install correctly due to a “FSX bug” according to Aerosoft. Also the kneel position when trying to attach to the catapult doesn’t work. Both are easily fixed, just contact Aerosoft and they will will respond quickly to get you the fixes needed to get you up and running. For me is was just a matter of moving the carrier flights source data up one folder, and downloading updated aircraft provided by the developer. Once I did as instructed everything has been smooth. Don’t let this scare you off please. This F14 A &B package is quite incredible and totally worth the little extra steps that may or may not be necessary. The F14A is modeled as should be expected showing off it’s dated HUD and underpowered first gen engines. The A seems to be more prone to compressor stalls and do not always restart. Just the the real thing. Scary when a double stall occurs but survivable if just one refuses to restart. The B seems a little less likely to stall as easily, and is noticeably faster! Not as fast as a D but gets close. I’ve topped the B out at M2.0 or slightly over. It’s climbs a lot better as well, unlike the A which like the real thing (depending on load weight) required climbing in steps to cruise levels. I just love this plane and Aerosoft has given us a truly outstanding model to fly in our sims. Win10, 3.2ghz i7, 16GB RAM Intel UHD630 Integrated graphics. ( loss of frame rates when in high detail areas or large add on scenery areas such as Los Angeles city or Manhattan X. Otherwise flying over open ocean or typical areas of F14 operations very little drag on system resources. )

2017-12-13

This F-14 as good as the superbugF-18, its worth the cost and performance is amazing, I have many hours everything works and company stands by its product's..

2015-03-24

this is best fighter Addon for me! really nice! be like a Top Gun pilot!

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