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In parallel with the AJS 37; the Tomcat team has continued working hard on almost every part of the simulation. We fully expect to launch DCS: F-14 later this year and are excited to see the aircraft come together.
We’ve finally begun digging deep into the weapon systems; and have begun bringing the radar and associated weapon systems online.
With the help of our SMEs; we’ve been able to create a detailed and accurate roadmap for the AWG-9 / TID / DDD systems, which constitute the heart of the Tomcats’ weapons package and functionality.
We’ve also begun work on both the ALR-45 and ALR-67 RWR systems and associated subsystems, Datalink, Navigation and Radio systems.
We’re making great strides in bringing all of the cockpit systems to completion and tying it together in the sim.
Some rare documentation that we've been lucky enough in acquiring has been integral in aiding us in the creation of these systems.
We are very confident in our accuracy of some of the more sensitive systems, such as RWR and Radar.
Now that the deeper systems are in place; it's easier to see progress in the more visually oriented and user oriented components. Like, e.g., the TCS:
The Flight model is also nearing full completion, with current focus on the creation and final tuning of the -110 -B (A+) engines. While all of our aerodynamics, control surfaces and other FM components are largely in place, accurate propulsion has been the final missing piece of the puzzle.
We’re very proud of the F-14 FM, and the aircraft exhibits all of the characteristics that you’re all familiar with from F-14 literature. There are still many tweaks to be made, however, and we reckon these will continue until the day we release. Our internal testing team will soon have their hands full in verifying and testing every aspect of the FM. We expect to iron out many of the remaining issues in this phase.
The Art team is mostly focused on the completion and creation of the F-14 Exterior and Interior textures.
After utilizing laser and photogrammetry scanning to verify the shapes and accuracy of our model; we have begun sculpting the exterior skin.
Sculpting the exterior affords us a great level of macro and micro detail, and this step is critical before we continue with weathering and diffuse texturing.
Next month, parts of our art team are traveling to North Carolina, Florida and California to visit several different F-14 airframes and cockpits.
This will be our final research trip; and we hope to capture every last detail that we need for the perfect completion of our F-14 artwork.
We’re really excited to really raise the bar from what we did on the MiG-21 and AJS 37! Stay tuned for a trip report and some cool photos!