The F-14D Super Tomcat is an advanced swing-wing fighter aircraft. It is an upgrade over the F-14A Tomcat, hence its name "Super Tomcat." While the primary and most extensive changes are to avionics and displays, the F-14D is also notable for being able to engage multiple targets more easily than its predecessor.
The F-14D has been featured in numerous Ace Combat games, starting in Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War. All of the F-14D's appearances have included multi-lock missiles, and most of them have also included long-range missiles.
History
Strangereal
In the Strangereal world, the F-14D was a carrier-launched aircraft operated by several nations because of its speed and combat capabilities, particularly for its ability to engage multiple enemy fighters at once. It operated along with the traditional F-14A and its rarer ground attack variant, the F-14B Bombcat.
The F-14D was used by both Belka and Osea during the Belkan War as an interceptor aircraft. The Schnee Squadron became famous for their use of the F-14D,[1] and one such aircraft was manned by Jack Bartlett in his days as a rookie in the Osean Air Defense Force.[2] Super Tomcats were also acquired by A World With No Boundaries; Yuktobanian member Yakov Saifullin piloted one during the Allied Forces' siege of Avalon Dam, but was downed and killed.[3]
The F-14D was also used in Usea, especially during the Usean coup d'état. It was known for being the aircraft of choice of the Lancer Squadron,[4] and it was also available to Scarface Squadron during their assistance of the Usean Allied Forces.
The F-14D was also fielded by the armed forces of Leasath,[5] Emmeria and Estovakia[6] on account of its dogfighting power, being deployed in considerable numbers during the Aurelian War and Emmeria-Estovakia War.
The F-14D was also utilized during the Lighthouse War mainly by the IUN's air forces and in limited numbers by the Erusean Air Force.
Assault Horizon universe
The F-14D was still used sparingly, by the United States Navy. It first became available to Warwolf Squadron during the Blatnoi conflict following Warwolf's departure from Africa to defend Dubai from Blatnoi threats related to Trinity.[7]
Infinity universe
Thanks to Advanced Automated Aviation technology within the Infinity universe, the F-14D never fell out of service. Mercenary groups continued to develop the Super Tomcat for personal use, including among those allied with the United Nations Forces during Operation Eternal Liberation.
Game Analysis
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
- "A large carrier-based fighter, developed to defend carrier battle groups. The D-model has enhanced avionics. Carrying long-range air-to-air missiles, it is designed to intercept hostiles carrying air-to-ship missiles. Outside of protecting ships, it is capable of acting as a bomber with air-to-ground attack capabilities or as an air superiority fighter with automatic variable wings, allowing for dominating combat at all speed ranges and altitudes. Its unofficial nickname, "Super Tomcat," is derived from the A-model."
- ― Data Viewer
How to Unlock
- The F-14D is available on the Aircraft Tree and costs 70,000 MRP. It is unlocked after completing the first campaign mission, "Charge Assault".
Statistics
Weapons
Part Slots
- BODY: 38
- ARMS: 38
- MISC: 38
Named Pilots
Skins
- Osea: Light Ghost Gray fuselage with Dark Ghost Gray cockpit antiglare stripe, based somewhat on the standard US Navy F-14D paint scheme.
- Erusea: Three-tone Aggressor Blue, Light Blue and Light Ghost Gray splinter camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 161869 of TOPGUN; unlike previous versions which replaced gray with mustard, this correctly replicates the real colors. (Unlocked by earning the "Bronze Wings" medal: Earn an S Rank on all missions on Normal difficulty.)
- Special: Three-tone light brown, dark brown and green splinter camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 3-6049 of the IRIAF. (Unlocked after shooting down KITTEN.)
- Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings
- Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings
- Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings
- Razgriz: Razgriz Squadron scheme (acquire the "F-4E Phantom II + 3 Skins" DLC)
- Jolly Rogers: Light Gull Gray fuselage with black cockpit antiglare stripe, nose stripe and vertical stabilizers with Jolly Roger emblem. Based on F-14B 161435 of VF-103 "Jolly Rogers", US Navy.
- Schnee: Schnee Team livery
- Wardog: Wardog Squadron livery
Gallery
Gargoyle Squadron's F-14Ds
An F-14D carrying GBU-24 Paveway III bombs preparing to launch from an
aircraft carrier
An F-14D equipped with
8AAM pods
An F-14D equipped with
GPBs
An F-14D firing its AIM-120C AMRAAMs (8AAM)
Ace Combat Infinity
- "A revision of the F-14, which has come to characterize carrier-based fighters, known as the "Super Tomcat". While maintaining the stable maneuverability offered by the digitally controlled variable sweep wing and the capability to neutralize multiple incoming targets at long range, it is also outfitted with a new onboard radar and engine."
- ― Hangar
| Lv.
|
Cst
|
Price
|
GUN
|
MSL
|
6AAM
|
HPAA
|
QAAM
|
SP
|
MO
|
ST
|
AA
|
AG
|
DF
|
| 1 |
525 |
56,440 |
483 |
96 |
16 |
– |
– |
C |
E+ |
E |
D |
E |
E
|
| 2 |
563 |
8,910 |
531 |
100 |
22 |
– |
– |
C |
D |
E |
D+ |
E |
E+
|
| 3 |
601 |
16,040 |
579 |
104 |
26 |
– |
– |
B |
D+ |
E+ |
D+ |
E |
E+
|
| 4 |
639 |
29,110 |
627 |
108 |
30 |
14 |
– |
B+ |
D+ |
E+ |
C |
E |
D
|
| 5 |
677 |
51,680 |
675 |
112 |
34 |
16 |
– |
B+ |
C |
D |
C |
E+ |
D+
|
| 6 |
715 |
138,600[a] |
723 |
118 |
40 |
18 |
– |
A |
C+ |
D |
C+ |
E+ |
C
|
| 7 |
753 |
66,830 |
772 |
124 |
44 |
20 |
17 |
A |
C+ |
D |
B |
E+ |
C+
|
| 8 |
791 |
154,440 |
820 |
127 |
48 |
22 |
18 |
A+ |
B |
D+ |
B |
E+ |
B
|
| 9 |
829 |
300,960 |
869 |
130 |
50 |
23 |
19 |
A+ |
B+ |
D+ |
B |
E+ |
B+
|
| 10 |
867 |
766,260 |
918 |
134 |
52 |
24 |
20 |
S |
B+ |
C |
B |
D |
A
|
| 11 |
914 |
1,029,600 |
966 |
138 |
54 |
25 |
21 |
S |
A |
C |
B+ |
D |
A+
|
| 12 |
961 |
1,633,500 |
1015 |
142 |
56 |
26 |
22 |
S+ |
A |
C |
A |
D |
A+
|
| 13 |
1008 |
2,405,700 |
1063 |
146 |
58 |
27 |
23 |
S+ |
A+ |
C+ |
A+ |
D |
S
|
| 14 |
1055 |
2,970,000 |
1112 |
150 |
60 |
28 |
24 |
S+ |
S |
B |
A+ |
D+ |
S+
|
| 15 |
1102 |
4,158,000 |
1161 |
154 |
64 |
30 |
26 |
S+ |
S+ |
B |
S |
D+ |
S+
|
| 16 |
1161 |
5,375,700 |
1205 |
156 |
66 |
31 |
27 |
S+ |
S+ |
B |
S+ |
D+ |
S+
|
| 17 |
1220 |
6,147,900 |
1250 |
158 |
68 |
32 |
28 |
S+ |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
D+ |
S+
|
| 18 |
1279 |
6,910,200 |
1294 |
160 |
70 |
33 |
29 |
S+ |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
C |
S+
|
| 19 |
1338 |
8,830,800 |
1339 |
162 |
72 |
34 |
30 |
S++ |
S+ |
B+ |
S+ |
C |
S+
|
| 20 |
1397 |
11,137,500 |
1384 |
164 |
76 |
36 |
32 |
S++ |
S+ |
A |
S+ |
C+ |
S++
|
- Part Slots
- At Lv.1, this aircraft carried 16 BODY, 16 ARMS, and 16 MISC part slots. See Tuning § Slot Expansion for further information.
- Nicknames
- Upgrading this aircraft to these levels unlocked the respective nicknames for use at any time.
- Lv.3: Cat's Claw
- Lv.10: Variable Wing Addict
- Lv.15: Quick Strike
- Lv.20: Petronius
Skin Galleries
Description
- Light Ghost Gray fuselage with Dark Ghost Gray cockpit antiglare stripe, based somewhat on the standard US Navy F-14D paint scheme.
Gallery
Description
- Cosmetic version of F-14D "Halloween Pumpkin"
Availability
Gallery
Banner advertising the "Pumpkin" Skin
Description
- Three-tone Aggressor Blue, Light Blue and mustard splinter camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 161869 of TOPGUN.
Availability
Gallery
Description
- Schnee Team livery
Availability
- Special Challenges
- July 16–August 17, 2015
- September 30–October 31, 2016
Gallery
"Schnee" Skin flyby over
Paris
Description
- Zone of Endless red
Availability
Gallery
Event Skin #02 Hangar view
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy
- "A swing wing fighter with improved radar and weapon control systems, this plane can handle multiple enemies at once."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete Opera House. Costs 46,700 credits.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: Dark Ghost Gray
- Color 2: Three-tone Aggressor Blue, Light Blue and mustard splinter camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 161869 of TOPGUN.
- Color 3: Blue Gray fuselage with Dark Ghost Gray cockpit stripe, based on the standard US Navy F-14A Tactical Paint Scheme of the late 1980s.
- Color 4: Customizable version of C2 with mustard replaced by brown
- Color 5: Customizable version of C3 with Blue Gray replaced by Light Gull Gray
- Color 6: Customizable version of C2 in Blue Gray, yellow and green
Named Pilots
Gallery
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
- "A large, variable wing, carrier-based fighter that symbolizes aircraft carrier transported planes. It combines stability with maneuverability regardless of velocity thanks to its digitally controlled variable sweep wings and surpassing speed performance. The "Super Tomcat" also boasts of long-range counterattack capability that can defeat a large number of incoming enemy fighters."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The F-14D is available for the campaign prior to Power Play.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Mobility: Medium
- Stability: High
- Fire Power: High
- Defense: Medium-High
Weapons
Colors
- Color 1: Light Ghost Gray fuselage with Dark Ghost Gray cockpit antiglare stripe, based somewhat on the standard US Navy F-14D paint scheme.
- Color 2: Three-tone Aggressor Blue, Light Blue and mustard splinter camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 161869 of TOPGUN.
- Color 3: White fuselage with black cockpit antiglare stripe and red-and-blue fuselage stripes. Super Tomcat 21 color scheme.
- Color 4: Razgriz Squadron livery. Earned by achieving the "Ace Striker" bonus five times in competitive multiplayer.
- Color 5: Zipang livery. Earned by getting 100,000 points with the F-14D in competitive multiplayer.
- Color 6: Halloween Pumpkin (DLC)
- Color 7: Jolly Rogers (DLC)
- Color 8: VF-1J Valkyrie (DLC)
- Color 9: VF-1S Valkyrie (DLC)
Gallery
An F-14D in a Capital Conquest match
Ace Combat: Joint Assault
- "A swing wing plane with improved radar and weapon control systems, this plane can handle multiple enemies at once."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 11: Raging Sea. Costs $54,800.
Statistics
- Speed: High
- Air-to-Air: Medium
- Air-to-Ground: Low
- Mobility: Above average
- Stability: Above average
- Defense: Medium
Weapon[8]
- STDM x66
- HACM x44 — costs 3,900 credits; unlocked after one sortie with STDM
- LGWM x88 — costs 5,500 credits; unlocked after one sortie with HACM, or two sorties with STDM
- HVWM x22 — costs 7,400 credits; unlocked after one sortie with LGWM, or three sorties with HACM and/or STDM
- SAAM x9
- NPB x13 — costs 6,600 credits; unlocked after two sorties with SAAM
- GPB x11 — costs 11,800 credits; unlocked after two sorties with NPB, or three sorties with SAAM
- XLAA x12 — costs 41,400 credits; unlocked after two sorties with GPB, or four sorties with NPB and/or SAAM
Colors
- C01: Three-tone Aggressor Blue, Light Blue and mustard splinter camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 161869 of TOPGUN.
- C02: Blue Gray fuselage with Dark Ghost Gray cockpit stripe, based on the standard US Navy F-14A Tactical Paint Scheme of the late 1980s.
- C03: Three-tone brown, light brown and green desert camouflage. Based on F-14B 163409 "Camel Smoker" of VF-24 "Fighting Renegades", US Navy.
- C04: Zipang livery.
- C05: Light Gull Gray fuselage with red radome, cockpit stripe, vertical stabilizers and stabilators. Based somewhat on YF-14A 991 of NASA.
- C06: Schnee Team livery.
Named Pilots
- Zipang - Found in Ace of Aces. Spawns with the sixth wave of enemies only if "Wardog" is shot down before the timer reaches 20 minutes.
Gallery
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
- "The Super Tomcat is equipped with digital fly-by-wire variable geometry wings and powerful twin-engines. Although costly to maintain, this carrier-based aircraft's wide array of advanced capabilities place it at the pinnacle of modern aircraft design. Unparalleled top speed and acceleration coupled with high maneuverability and stability make the F-14D an impressive aircraft. Long-range missile armaments also allow for preemptive striking capability on multiple enemy aircraft. Excelling at hit-and-run assaults, this high speed intercept fighter is perfect for aerial defense missions."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The F-14D is unlocked after completing mission 6: Siege on Silvat, and it costs 78,000 credits.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Emmeria: Light Gull Gray fuselage with black cockpit antiglare stripe and black vertical stabilizers with dual red stripes. Based on F-14A 161621 of VF-154 "Black Knights", US Navy.
- Estovakia: Three-tone Aggressor Blue, Light Blue and mustard splinter camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 161869 of TOPGUN.
- Estovakia SP: White fuselage with black cockpit antiglare stripe and red-and-blue fuselage stripes. Super Tomcat 21 color scheme; only difference is "66" on vertical stabilizers instead of "21".
- DLC: Halloween
- DLC: Razgriz
- DLC: Zipang
- DLC: Jungle Wing
- DLC: THE IDOLMASTER Azusa
- DLC: Wardog Emblem
Named Pilots
Gallery
An F-14D in Emmerian colors
Skin 3 - Estovakia SP (Valet)
Skin 4 - Wardog Emblem <Pack 09>
Skin 5 - Zipang <Pack 06>
Skin 6 - Razgriz <Pack 04>
Skin 7 - Jungle Wing <Pack 08>
Skin 8 - Halloween <Pack 01>
Skin 9 - The Idolmaster Azusa <Pack 09>
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
- "Featuring upgrades in radar and weapon control systems, the "Super Tomcat" can handle multiple enemies at once."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- Complete mission 6B: The Midnight Sun. Costs 16,600 credits.
Statistics
Weapons
Colors
- Aurelia: Three-tone Aggressor Blue, Light Blue and mustard splinter camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 161869 of TOPGUN.
- Leasath: Blue Gray fuselage with Dark Ghost Gray nose stripe, based on the standard US Navy F-14A Tactical Paint Scheme of the late 1980s.
- Special 1: Three-tone brown, light brown and green desert camouflage. Based on F-14B 163409 "Camel Smoker" of VF-24 "Fighting Renegades", US Navy.
- Special 2: Zipang livery.
Named Pilots
- Savanna - Found in False Target. Spawns with the fourth group of enemies if all the decoys, escorts and targets are destroyed beforehand.
Gallery
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
- "This carrier-based F-14 features upgrades in radar and weapon control systems. Aptly called the "Super Tomcat," the F-14D can handle multiple enemies at once."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The F-14D is unlocked after completing mission 10: Mayhem on Soldier ace style. Costs 76,000 credits.
Statistics
- Speed: 87
- Mobility: 58
- Stability: 64
- Defense: 61
- Air-to-Air: 81
- Air-to-Ground: 35
Weapons
Colors
- Standard: Light Gull Gray fuselage with black cockpit antiglare stripe, nose stripe and vertical stabilizers. Based on F-14A 160391 of VF-84 "Jolly Rogers", US Navy.
- Mercenary: Three-tone Aggressor Blue, Light Blue and mustard splinter camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 161869 of TOPGUN.
- Soldier: Razgriz Squadron F-14A Tomcat livery.
- Knight: Three-tone Light Gull Gray, Dark Gull Gray and Gunship Gray Ferris camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 158985 of VF-2 "Bounty Hunters", US Navy.
- Special: Schnee Team livery.
Named Pilots
Gallery
Soldier color (Razgriz Squadron)
Special color (Schnee Team)
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
- "This carrier-based F-14 features upgrades in radar and weapon control systems. Aptly called the "Super Tomcat," the F-14D can handle multiple enemies at once."
- ― Hangar
How to Unlock
- The Super Tomcat is available once the F-14B Bombcat's Kill Rate Gauge is full. Each airframe costs Ƶ17,800.
Statistics
- Speed: 87
- Mobility: 58
- Stability: 64
- Defense: 61
- Air-to-Air: 81
- Air-to-Ground: 35
Weapons
Colors
- OS: Three-tone Aggressor Blue, Light Blue and mustard splinter camouflage scheme. Based on F-14A 161869 of TOPGUN.
- RZ: Three-tone black, dark gray and gray splinter camouflage with Razgriz emblem on the vertical stabilizers.
- SP: Purple fuselage with grayish-blue stripe accents on the vertical stabilizers, wingtips and cockpit area and pink sakura petals painted all over the aircraft. Used by Zipang.
Named Pilots
Gallery
Razgriz color in the hangar
Trivia
- In Ace Combat 6, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, Ace Combat Infinity, and Ace Combat 7, the F-14D carries its XLAAs/6AAMs/LAAMs (AIM-54 Phoenix) on Sstations 1B, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8B, a configuration known in the United States Navy as the "Chainsaw" tactic.[citation needed] This missile arrangement was designed for situations where a carrier battle group came under attack from the Soviet Union, in which every available F-14 would scramble with this missile arrangement, intercept the threat, return to the carrier, re-arm with this arrangement, and continue until the enemy attack ceased. However, this payload configuration was rarely ever used in real life, as aircraft could launch from carriers with all six missiles, but they could not safely land back on the carriers with the full loadout due to the high weight of the AIM-54.[citation needed]
- The F-14D was never fully equipped to carry the AIM-120 AMRAAM in real life, although it carries the missile in several forms throughout many Ace Combat games. In Ace Combat 7, the F-14D carries the AIM-120C AMRAAM in stealthy external weapons pods.
- ↑ Players could use one Nonstandard Upgrade Request Form instead of credits for the Lv.6 upgrade.
References
Gargoyle Squadron's F-14Ds
A Gargoyle Squadron member's F-14D flying by the International Space Elevator
An F-14D carrying GBU-24 Paveway III bombs preparing to launch from an aircraft carrier
An F-14D equipped with 8AAM pods
An F-14D equipped with GPBs
An F-14D firing its AIM-120C AMRAAMs (8AAM)
Hangar view of Skin 01
Hangar view of Skin 02
Hangar view of Skin 03
Hangar view of Skin 04
Hangar view of Skin 05
Hangar view of Skin 06
Hangar view of Skin 07
Hangar view of Skin 08
Hangar view of Skin 09
Hangar view of Skin 10
Cockpit
Instruments
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