F-14?

[seruriermarshal]

F-14A or F-14D ?

http://www.club.zj.com/UploadFile/200431123272235021.jpg

[Merik]

No one could tell you by just looking at the photo.

that's an f 14 D

[Merik]

that's an f 14 D

Have you seen the pic before?

[seruriermarshal]

that's an f 14 D

Have you seen the pic before?

Sorry , maybe because your ISP can't support this server .

[seruriermarshal]

that's an f 14 D

Why ?

[Magua]

You can tell an F-14A from an F-14B/D by looking at the nozzles of the afterburners. I don't know if you can tell the B from the D externally.

[flanker7]

If I remember correctly that the F-14D with which the first female fighter pilot of the USN was killed. I don,t remember any details but I think I saw that picture in an AirforcesMontly issue a few years back.

[oates]

is there a story behind this photo??

[Argyll]

Here's the story of Kara Hultgreen

http://dpcopy.tripod.com/1_cw/cw1__4.html

I believe this was her a/c after being recovered to identify if the a/c did suffer engine failure

[2Sheds_Jackson]

Hmmm I don't know if you can possibly tell from that photo. It has the modern lo-vis paint scheme, so it could be a repainted A.

From FAS.org:


The F-14D is either a remanufactured F-14A or new production aircraft, both equipped with F110-GE-400 engines, new radar, and new avionics systems. The F-14D provides controls and displays that increase aircrew effectiveness through automation and simplicity. Additionally, the F-14D provides changes to the radar, airframe, electronic countermeasures systems, Naval Flight Officer (NFO) armament control panel, pilot air combat maneuvering panel, and emergency jettison panel which enhance the offensive and defensive posture of the platform. The AN/APG 71 Radar replaces the AN/AWG-9 Radar used in the F-14A/B and has fewer Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), thereby reducing both weight and space requirements. The functional expansion is achieved by replacement of AN/AWG-9 analog processing hardware with more flexible digital processing. Major changes were made in the following areas: Signal Processor, Data Processor, Digital Display, Central Processor, Receivers, and Antenna configuration. The Infrared Search and Track System (IRSTS) is a Navy developed system which provides long range detection in the long wave infrared spectrum of both subsonic and supersonic targets. The Air Force common Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) terminal, when installed and integrated, provides secure, jam resistant, high capacity digital data and voice information distribution, and accurate relative navigation capabilities.

Production shifted to the F-14D in 1988, and Initial Operational Capability for the F-14D Aircraft was in FY92. The original program schedules envisioned the first D delivery in March 1990 with an all-D fleet achieved by 1998. Plans called for 127 new-production F-14D and modification of 400 F-14A and F-14A+ to D configurations. The revised defense budget submitted in April 1989 proposed cancelling the new-construction portion of the program, but Congress authorized 18 new F-14Ds for 1990 with the stipulation that these would be the last new aircraft authorized--a total of 37. The first F-14D was delivered in February 1990. The funding plans for remanufacturing F-14As into F-14D(R)s in the 1990-1994 period included 6 in 1990, 12 in 1991, 24 in 1992, 48 in 1993, and 60 in 1994; the schedule was later scaled back to 18 in 1992, 20 in 1993, and 24 aircraft in 1994 and 1995. Further defense spending cutbacks eliminated almost all procurement funding for 1991 and provided no money at all in 1992-1993. The final blow fell in mid-February 1991 when the Navy cancelled an already-funded $780 million contract for 12 remanufactured F-14, effectively ending further production.

So long story short - with both the cockpit & engines missing - short of seeing a serial #...I don't think this can be ID'd.

[usa320]

Indeed...I dont think it can be IDed, but judging by the paint id say its and F-14B...

NOrmal ways to tell the difference would be the IRST equipment under the nose, the cockpit and the engine nozzles.

It isnt an F-14A because it doesnt have the forward wing gloves.

[Basil]

USN F14A's had wing gloves removed- only Iranian Tomcats have them now. But pretyy sure she was driving a A model when she died- they've got the older more finnicky TF-30's.

[Basil]

The Navy has released the findings of its investigation into the F-14A flight mishap of October 25, 1994, which resulted in the death of the pilot, Lieutenant Kara S. Hultgreen. In addition to the death of Lieutenant Hultgreen, the accident caused minor injuries to Lieutenant Matthew P. Klemish, the radar intercept officer, and the loss of the aircraft.

Yeah if thats "her" ket then it's an A model- would explain the engine troubles. There's been a few incidents and accidents attributed to the TF30 on the A models.