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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Seek & Destroy"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/9005-event-get-the-iranian-f-14a-iriaf-in-the-persian-tomcat-event-en|2024 Persian Tomcat event]].
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The Grumman F-14 Tomcat has been an icon of the USN since its introduction in 1970, but the US Navy wasn't the only user of the Tomcat. Though efforts were made to sell the Tomcat to US-allied countries, only Imperial Iran, then a close ally under the Pahlavi dynasty, sought a new interceptor to defend against the menacing, Mach 2.7-capable MiG-25R reconnaissance aircraft of the neighbouring Soviet Union. As soon as January 1974, after demonstration flights in the US alongside the F-15A, the IIAF placed an order for 80 Tomcats and ten years' worth of spare parts.
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By the time of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the 2,500-year-old monarchy of Iran and replaced it with the Islamic Republic, 79 F-14As had been delivered to the IIAF before the new IRIAF took them over. During the Iraq-Iran War, the Iranian Tomcats performed outstandingly against the Ba'athist Iraqi forces. However, due to sanctions placed on the now anti-US Islamic Republic, the IRIAF often had to improvise their existing weaponry to be outfitted on their aircraft, including modifying the MIM-23 Hawk SAM to be used as a substitute for the dwindling supply of AIM-54A Phoenix missiles, and even creating the "Yasser", a massive rocket created by strapping the M117 bomb warhead to spare rocket parts of the MIM-23 Hawk SAM to supplement the lack of guided munitions. With the eventual destruction of all remaining Tomcats stored in the continental US after the Gulf War to prevent possible smuggling of spare parts to Iran, the IRIAF had to cannibalise some of their remaining Tomcats to keep the jet operational. These F-14As also received some upgrades in terms of firepower with domestic modifications and sometimes Russian weaponry to keep them up-to-date. Fifty years since first delivered, the Iranian Tomcats are still in active service today under the designation "F-14AM" to denote various modernisation efforts to keep the aging fighter up-to-date.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''', introduced during [[Update "Seek & Destroy"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/9005-event-get-the-iranian-f-14a-iriaf-in-the-persian-tomcat-event-en|2024 Persian Tomcat event]], is an F-14A operated by the IRIAF with domestic modifications to enhance its combat capabilities. The aircraft retains the advantages of the base model: powerful engines, advanced radar, and variable sweep wing, but this is supplemented by the Iranian Fakour-90 ARH missiles with longer range than the AIM-54A, Sedjil SARH missiles, and even the possibility of installing Soviet R-27R missiles. The massive Yasser rockets are also excellent for use against ground targets.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
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The F-14A (IRIAF) is a frail aircraft at best. Like most jets, it will struggle at taking hits from modern weaponry. Its large size also doesn't help as having a larger cross section makes one much more vulnerable to radar and much easier to hit. Most of its fuel tanks are not self-sealing, with only the centre tank being self-sealing. It is also very susceptible to IR missiles, largely due to its two Pratt & Whitney engines running extremely hot. Its low countermeasure count of only 60 and early RWR can handicap one from countering missiles fired at close ranges. It is a manoeuvrable plane though, and with enough skill, a pilot can prevent enemies from getting guns or missiles on them.
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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! [[LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|250 lb LDGP Mk 81]] bombs
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! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
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! [[Mk 82 AIR (500 lb)|500 lb Mk 82 AIR]] bombs
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! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
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! [[Mk 83 AIR (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb Mk 83 AIR]] bombs
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! [[LDGP Mk 84 (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84]] bombs
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! [[LDGP Mk 84 Air (2,000 lb)|2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air]] bombs
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! [[Yasser]] rockets
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! [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP]] rockets
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! [[AIM-7E-2 Sparrow]] missiles
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! [[AIM-9P Sidewinder]] missiles
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! [[AIM-54A Phoenix]] missiles
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! [[Fakour-90]] missiles
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! [[R-27R1]] missiles
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! [[Sedjil]] missiles
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| colspan="8" | * Use of dual Sparrow missiles on hardpoint 4 prevents use of the marked options on hardpoint 3 <br> <sup>†</sup> ARH missiles on hardpoint 4 cannot be carried in conjunction with 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs on hardpoint 3
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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'''Air Battles:'''
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This aircraft has multiple tactics in battle. One primary example could be long range missile sniping. The ''AIM-54'' and ''Fakaur-90s'' have extreme ranges, exceeding 70km. Along with the F-14's ''AWG-9'' radar range, climbing with the Active Radar Homing Missiles can either change the entire game or be an absolute waste of time. Climbing to 2500m or higher is the optimal altitude to fire the ARH missiles to snipe. Getting a lock at that range could seem challenging but it is possible in these few steps, which the order does not matter. Change your weapon to the ARH missile, change radar range to 93km, and change the radar to ''Track While Scan (TWS)''. Now have a soft lock on an aircraft. Notice how you do not need a full lock to fire an ARH missile. Fire the missile at intended target, then change target, then continue firing until you want to stop. This tactic becomes problematic when you notice that you are vulnerable in the sky. Planes with ''Fox-1s'' can shoot you out of the sky, which is why after firing, to either climb even higher, or to dive down. Diving down won't be a problem since you have an airbrake. After that, your mix of ''R-27s'' and ''AIM-9s'' on wing pylons will still be a potent threat for dogfighting. Another tactic that can apply to any plane around this battle rating is to stay low and to stay around terrain. Because this tactic is used by almost all experienced players, using the first tactic will almost exclusively eliminate people who climb. Stay low in your F-14 and either flank, or head straight on. Heading straight on is almost a guaranteed death by more experienced players. After, your ''AIM-7s'' and ''R-27s'' can easily eliminate unsuspecting targets. After you secure the kill, you should hide because of how big of a target you are to radar and how hot your engines are. Keep in mind that the IRIAF variant has no external fuel tanks, making full fuel and hitting afterburner a good choice. Also because of how hot your engines are, turn off after burners when an enemy is on your six, to make you slow down, and to be less potent to Fox-2s.
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'''Ground Battles:'''
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The IRIAF F-14 is not a very ideal choice for Ground RB. It may have a mediocre selections of bombs, but the sheer size of the F-14 and the lack of any guided munitions makes it a very easy prey for top tier AAA like the ''Pantsir'' and ''FlaRakRad'' along with a poor number of counter-measures. This aircraft is not ideal for ground battles.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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''Handles like an early F-14. Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''
 
  
 
'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Excellent maneuverability in medium to high speed range
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* Excellent manoeuvrability in medium to high speed range
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* Engines pack a lot of thurst
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* Engines pack a lot of thrust
 
* Decent energy retention
 
* Decent energy retention
 
* Sturdy airframe, can take some damage to the fuselage
 
* Sturdy airframe, can take some damage to the fuselage
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* The M61 Vulcan cannon has an extremely fast fire rate, good velocity, and deals great damage
 
* The M61 Vulcan cannon has an extremely fast fire rate, good velocity, and deals great damage
 
* Wide variety of weapons choice, both air to air and air to ground
 
* Wide variety of weapons choice, both air to air and air to ground
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* Can carry 8 missles. Has access to:
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* Long range radar with TWS HDN which allows to launch radar missiles without hard lock. 6 channel datalink enables to fire all Phoenixes one by one at different targets
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** [[R-27R1]]
 
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** [[AIM-54A Phoenix|AIM-54A]] Phoenix
 
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** Sedjil (modified Hawk)
 
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** Fakour-90 (modified Phoenix)
 
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* Long range radar with TWS HDN which allows to launch without hard lock. 6 channel datalink, enables to fire all Phoenix one by one at different targets
 
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* [[RWR]] detects a wide variety of targets:
 
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** AI LO, AI HI, AAA/AI
 
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** SAM LO, SAM MID, SAM HI
 
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Afterburner gulps fuel like crazy
 
* Afterburner gulps fuel like crazy
 
* No drop tank, all the fuel is carried internally hampering performance in dogfight
 
* No drop tank, all the fuel is carried internally hampering performance in dogfight
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* Engines run hot, over 1100 degress. Even on idle they run at 700+ degress
 
 
* Low countermeasure count considering the hot engines
 
* Low countermeasure count considering the hot engines
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* Can rip it's wings in sustained high G turns
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* Can rip its wings in sustained high G turns
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* RWR is subpar at 12.3
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* RWR is subpar for the BR
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* AIM-54A's and Fakours are easy to dodge
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* Any damage to the airframe hurts performance greatly
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* Acceleration below Mach 1.0 is below average compared to other planes in the BR
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== History ==
 
== History ==
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|2aE4NZRgcdo|'''Ultimate F-14A IRIAF Guide''' - ''Bob Dickinson''}}
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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;Related development
 
;Related development
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* [[F-14 (Family)]]
 
* [[F-14 (Family)]]
  
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* [[wt:en/news/9012-development-persian-tomcat-f-14a-iriaf-en|[Devblog] Persian Tomcat: F-14A IRIAF]]
 
* [[wt:en/news/9012-development-persian-tomcat-f-14a-iriaf-en|[Devblog] Persian Tomcat: F-14A IRIAF]]
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* [[wt:en/news/9005-event-get-the-iranian-f-14a-iriaf-in-the-persian-tomcat-event-en|[Event] Get the Iranian F-14A IRIAF in the ‘Persian Tomcat’ event]]
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* [[wt:en/news/9005-event-get-the-iranian-f-14a-iriaf-in-the-persian-tomcat-event-en|[Event] Get the Iranian F-14A IRIAF in the 'Persian Tomcat' event]]
  
 
{{AirManufacturer Grumman}}
 
{{AirManufacturer Grumman}}
 
{{USA jet aircraft}}
 
{{USA jet aircraft}}

Latest revision as of 22:22, 4 November 2024

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This page is about the gift fighter F-14A IRIAF (USA). For other versions, see F-14 (Family).
▄F-14A IRIAF
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Battle rating:
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Description

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat has been an icon of the USN since its introduction in 1970, but the US Navy wasn't the only user of the Tomcat. Though efforts were made to sell the Tomcat to US-allied countries, only Imperial Iran, then a close ally under the Pahlavi dynasty, sought a new interceptor to defend against the menacing, Mach 2.7-capable MiG-25R reconnaissance aircraft of the neighbouring Soviet Union. As soon as January 1974, after demonstration flights in the US alongside the F-15A, the IIAF placed an order for 80 Tomcats and ten years' worth of spare parts.

By the time of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the 2,500-year-old monarchy of Iran and replaced it with the Islamic Republic, 79 F-14As had been delivered to the IIAF before the new IRIAF took them over. During the Iraq-Iran War, the Iranian Tomcats performed outstandingly against the Ba'athist Iraqi forces. However, due to sanctions placed on the now anti-US Islamic Republic, the IRIAF often had to improvise their existing weaponry to be outfitted on their aircraft, including modifying the MIM-23 Hawk SAM to be used as a substitute for the dwindling supply of AIM-54A Phoenix missiles, and even creating the "Yasser", a massive rocket created by strapping the M117 bomb warhead to spare rocket parts of the MIM-23 Hawk SAM to supplement the lack of guided munitions. With the eventual destruction of all remaining Tomcats stored in the continental US after the Gulf War to prevent possible smuggling of spare parts to Iran, the IRIAF had to cannibalise some of their remaining Tomcats to keep the jet operational. These F-14As also received some upgrades in terms of firepower with domestic modifications and sometimes Russian weaponry to keep them up-to-date. Fifty years since first delivered, the Iranian Tomcats are still in active service today under the designation "F-14AM" to denote various modernisation efforts to keep the aging fighter up-to-date.

The ▄F-14A Tomcat (Early) IRIAF, introduced during Update "Seek & Destroy" as a reward for the 2024 Persian Tomcat event, is an F-14A operated by the IRIAF with domestic modifications to enhance its combat capabilities. The aircraft retains the advantages of the base model: powerful engines, advanced radar, and variable sweep wing, but this is supplemented by the Iranian Fakour-90 ARH missiles with longer range than the AIM-54A, Sedjil SARH missiles, and even the possibility of installing Soviet R-27R missiles. The massive Yasser rockets are also excellent for use against ground targets.

General info

Flight performance

Arrestor gear
Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier
Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Max speed
at 12 192 m2 221 km/h
Turn time24 s
Max altitude16 764 m
Engine2 х Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-412A
TypeJet
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight34 t
Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at 12,192 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 2,202 2,191 16764 24.9 25.3 178.4 170.5 750
Upgraded ___ ___ __._ __._ __._ __._

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X
Limits Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
Min sweep 1,021 518 1,200 873 416 ~10 ~5
Max sweep 1,555 ~11 ~5
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 1,200 < 850 < 1,555 -

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Basic mass Wing loading (full fuel)
Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-412A 2 18,545 kg 493 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Gross
Weight
Weight (each) Type 18m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 62m fuel
1,802 kg Afterburning low-bypass turbofan 20,750 kg 20,904 kg 22,084 kg 23,854 kg 25,894 kg __,___ kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition 100% WEP 18m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 62m fuel MGW
Stationary 4,860 kgf 8,019 kgf 0.77 0.77 0.73 0.67 0.63 _.__
Optimal 5,808 kgf
(1,555 km/h) 		12,389 kgf
(1,200 km/h) 		1.19 1.19 1.12 1.04 0.97 _.__

Survivability and armour

Flares/Chaff
Aircraft countermeasures to distract IR and radar-guided missiles and also AA radar
Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear518 km/h

The F-14A (IRIAF) is a frail aircraft at best. Like most jets, it will struggle at taking hits from modern weaponry. Its large size also doesn't help as having a larger cross section makes one much more vulnerable to radar and much easier to hit. Most of its fuel tanks are not self-sealing, with only the centre tank being self-sealing. It is also very susceptible to IR missiles, largely due to its two Pratt & Whitney engines running extremely hot. Its low countermeasure count of only 60 and early RWR can handicap one from countering missiles fired at close ranges. It is a manoeuvrable plane though, and with enough skill, a pilot can prevent enemies from getting guns or missiles on them.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 016 → 4 385 Sl icon.png
RB8 714 → 12 670 Sl icon.png
SB10 277 → 14 942 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications312 000 Rp icon.png
474 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost3 100 Ge icon.png
Crew training310 000 Sl icon.png
Experts1 080 000 Sl icon.png
Aces3 400 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 280 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
90 / 320 / 490 % Sl icon.png
250 / 250 / 250 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mods booster.png
New boosters
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
650 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mods g suit.png
G-suit
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
650 Ge icon.png
Mods heli false thermal targets.png
Flares/Chaff
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon block rocket large.png
LAU-10/A
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods air to air missile.png
AIM-9P
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
M60_belt_pack
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
Mk82
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods air to air midrange missile.png
AIM-7E-2
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mod arrow right 0.png
Mods air to air type c midrange missile.png
R-27R1
Research:
12 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
18 000 Sl icon.png
460 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
M60_new_gun
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
Yasser
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
Mk83
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods air to air midrange missile.png
Sedjeel
Research:
13 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
20 000 Sl icon.png
500 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods jet engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
650 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
Mk84
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
650 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air midrange missile.png
AIM-54A
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
650 Ge icon.png
Mods air to air midrange missile.png
Fakour-90
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
650 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns) CCIP (Rockets) CCIP (Bombs) CCRP (Bombs) EEGS
Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png

Offensive armament

Main article: M61A1 (20 mm)

The F-14A IRIAF (USA) is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, cheek-mounted (676 rpg)
  • 60 x countermeasures

Suspended armament

The F-14A IRIAF (USA) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

1 2 3 4 5 6
250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs 8* 6
500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs 8* 6
500 lb Mk 82 AIR bombs 8* 6
1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs 2* 2
1,000 lb Mk 83 AIR bombs 2* 2
2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs 2*† 2
2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air bombs 2*† 2
Yasser rockets 1 1
Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets 8 8
AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles 1 2 1, 2* 1
AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles 1 1 1 1
AIM-54A Phoenix missiles 1, 2 1, 2 †
Fakour-90 missiles 2 2†
R-27R1 missiles 1 1
Sedjil missiles 1 1
* Use of dual Sparrow missiles on hardpoint 4 prevents use of the marked options on hardpoint 3
† ARH missiles on hardpoint 4 cannot be carried in conjunction with 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs on hardpoint 3
Default weapon presets
  • Without load
  • 2 x AIM-54A Phoenix missiles
  • 2 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles
  • 4 x AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles
  • 6 x AIM-7E-2 Sparrow missiles
  • 4 x AIM-54A Phoenix missiles
  • 2 x R-27R1 missiles
  • 2 x Sedjil missiles
  • 4 x Fakour-90 missiles
  • 14 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (3,500 lb total)
  • 14 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (7,000 lb total)
  • 4 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (4,000 lb total)
  • 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (8,000 lb total)
  • 14 x 500 lb Mk 82 AIR bombs (7,000 lb total)
  • 4 x 1,000 lb Mk 83 AIR bombs (4,000 lb total)
  • 4 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 Air bombs (8,000 lb total)
  • 16 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
  • 2 x Yasser rockets

Usage in battles

Air Battles:

This aircraft has multiple tactics in battle. One primary example could be long range missile sniping. The AIM-54 and Fakaur-90s have extreme ranges, exceeding 70km. Along with the F-14's AWG-9 radar range, climbing with the Active Radar Homing Missiles can either change the entire game or be an absolute waste of time. Climbing to 2500m or higher is the optimal altitude to fire the ARH missiles to snipe. Getting a lock at that range could seem challenging but it is possible in these few steps, which the order does not matter. Change your weapon to the ARH missile, change radar range to 93km, and change the radar to Track While Scan (TWS). Now have a soft lock on an aircraft. Notice how you do not need a full lock to fire an ARH missile. Fire the missile at intended target, then change target, then continue firing until you want to stop. This tactic becomes problematic when you notice that you are vulnerable in the sky. Planes with Fox-1s can shoot you out of the sky, which is why after firing, to either climb even higher, or to dive down. Diving down won't be a problem since you have an airbrake. After that, your mix of R-27s and AIM-9s on wing pylons will still be a potent threat for dogfighting. Another tactic that can apply to any plane around this battle rating is to stay low and to stay around terrain. Because this tactic is used by almost all experienced players, using the first tactic will almost exclusively eliminate people who climb. Stay low in your F-14 and either flank, or head straight on. Heading straight on is almost a guaranteed death by more experienced players. After, your AIM-7s and R-27s can easily eliminate unsuspecting targets. After you secure the kill, you should hide because of how big of a target you are to radar and how hot your engines are. Keep in mind that the IRIAF variant has no external fuel tanks, making full fuel and hitting afterburner a good choice. Also because of how hot your engines are, turn off after burners when an enemy is on your six, to make you slow down, and to be less potent to Fox-2s.

Ground Battles:

The IRIAF F-14 is not a very ideal choice for Ground RB. It may have a mediocre selections of bombs, but the sheer size of the F-14 and the lack of any guided munitions makes it a very easy prey for top tier AAA like the Pantsir and FlaRakRad along with a poor number of counter-measures. This aircraft is not ideal for ground battles.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Excellent manoeuvrability in medium to high speed range
  • Engines pack a lot of thrust
  • Decent energy retention
  • Sturdy airframe, can take some damage to the fuselage
  • Variable sweep wings and automatic slats
  • The M61 Vulcan cannon has an extremely fast fire rate, good velocity, and deals great damage
  • Wide variety of weapons choice, both air to air and air to ground
  • Long range radar with TWS HDN which allows to launch radar missiles without hard lock. 6 channel datalink enables to fire all Phoenixes one by one at different targets

Cons:

  • Heavy
  • Large target, massive wing and fuselage fuel tanks
  • Afterburner gulps fuel like crazy
  • No drop tank, all the fuel is carried internally hampering performance in dogfight
  • Low countermeasure count considering the hot engines
  • Can rip its wings in sustained high G turns
  • RWR is subpar for the BR
  • Any damage to the airframe hurts performance greatly
  • Acceleration below Mach 1.0 is below average compared to other planes in the BR

History

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Media

Videos
Ultimate F-14A IRIAF Guide - Bob Dickinson

See also

Related development

External links


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