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Revision as of 22:54, 25 August 2024

This page is about the event gift fighter F-14A IRIAF (USA). For other versions, see F-14 (Family).
▄F-14A IRIAF
f_14a_iriaf.png
GarageImage F-14A IRIAF (USA).jpg
▄F-14A IRIAF
USA flag.png USA
VIII Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
12.3 12.7 12.3
Class:
Purchase:Bundle or Gift
Show in game

Description

The ▄F-14A Tomcat (Early) IRIAF is a gift rank VIII American jet fighter with a battle rating of 12.3 (AB/SB) and 12.7 (RB). It was introduced during Update "Seek & Destroy" as a reward for the 2024 Persian Tomcat event.

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

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

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
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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
Sedjil
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:

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

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

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:

  • Excellent maneuverability in medium to high speed range
  • Engines pack a lot of thurst
  • 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
  • Can carry 8 missles. Has access to:
    • R-27R1
    • AIM-54A Phoenix
    • Sedjil (modified Hawk)
    • Fakour-90 (modified Phoenix)
  • 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
  • RWR detects a wide variety of targets:
    • AI LO, AI HI, AAA/AI
    • SAM LO, SAM MID, SAM HI

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
  • Engines run hot, over 1100 degress. Even on idle they run at 700+ degress
  • Low countermeasure count considering the hot engines
  • Can rip it's wings in sustained high G turns
  • RWR is subpar at 12.3
  • AIM-54A's and Fakours are easy to dodge

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Related development

External links


Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
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