F-14D Super Tomcat

F-14D Super Tomcat
Role	Fighter
Variants	F-14A Tomcat F-14B Tomcat
DLC / Special Variants
F-14D -HALLOWEEN- F-14D -RAZGRIZ- F-14D -ZIPANG- F-14D -JUNGLE WING- F-14D -THE IDOLMASTER AZUSA- F-14D -WARDOG EMBLEM- F-14D "Halloween Pumpkin" F-14D "VF-1J & VF-1S Valkyrie" F-14D -AZUSA- F-14D -Jolly Rogers- F-14D -Lancer- F-14D <LINK>
Appearances
Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation Ace Combat: Joint Assault Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Ace Combat Infinity Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

"Stay on guard. Those guys can fire long-range missiles."

― Pixy on Schnee Team's F-14Ds in Operation Battle-Axe

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 the nations of Belka, FATO and Osea during the Belkan War as an interceptor aircraft. The Schnee Squadron became famous for their use of the F-14D, and one such aircraft was manned by Jack Bartlett in his days as a rookie in the Osean Air Defense Force. Super Tomcats were also acquired by A World With No Boundaries, and a Yuktobanian member piloted one during the Allied Forces' siege of Avalon Dam.

The F-14D was also used on the Usean Continent, especially during the Usean coup d'état. It was known for being the aircraft of choice of the Lancer Squadron, 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, Emmeria and Estovakia 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

Within the Assault Horizon universe, the F-14D was still used, albeit 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.

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
• Ace Combat Infinity
• Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy
• Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
• Ace Combat: Joint Assault
• Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
• Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
• Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
• Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

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."

― Hangar

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

• GUN x2400 (∞ on Easy/Normal)
• MSL x84
• LAAM x22
• GPB x14 (7,500 MRP)
• 8AAM x56 (7,500 MRP)
• FLR x5

Part Slots

BODY: 38

ARMS: 38

MISC: 38

Named Pilots

• Sophie André (KITTEN)

Skins

1. Osea: Air superiority light grey
2. Erusea: Blue and gray splinter "aggressor" camouflage (Unlocked by earning the "Bronze Wings" medal: Earn an S Rank on all missions on Normal difficulty.)
3. Special: Three-tone dark green, dark brown and sand splinter IRIAF F-14AM camouflage. (Unlocked after shooting down KITTEN.)
4. Mage: Osea skin with Mage Squadron markings
5. Spare: Osea skin with Spare Squadron markings
6. Strider: Osea skin with Strider Squadron markings
7. Razgriz: Razgriz Squadron scheme (acquire the "F-4E Phantom II + 3 Skins" DLC)
8. Jolly Rogers: Livery of the United States Navy VF-103 "Jolly Rogers"
9. Schnee: Schnee Team livery
10. Wardog: Wardog Squadron livery

Gallery

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  Gargoyle Squadron's F-14Ds
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  A Gargoyle Squadron member's F-14D flying by the International Space Elevator
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  An F-14D carrying GBU-24 Paveway III bombs preparing to launch from an aircraft carrier
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  An F-14D equipped with 8AAM pods
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  An F-14D equipped with GPBs
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  An F-14D firing its AIM-120C AMRAAMs (8AAM)
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  Hangar view of Skin 01
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  Hangar view of Skin 02
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  Hangar view of Skin 03
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  Hangar view of Skin 04
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  Hangar view of Skin 05
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  Hangar view of Skin 06
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  Hangar view of Skin 07
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  Hangar view of Skin 08
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  Hangar view of Skin 09
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  Hangar view of Skin 10
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  Cockpit
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  Instruments

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	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

• Default
• "Pumpkin" Skin
• Event Skin #01
• "Schnee" Skin
• Event Skin #02

Description

Standard gray body

Gallery

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  The F-14D over Tokyo
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Hangar

Description

Cosmetic version of F-14D "Halloween Pumpkin"

Availability

• Limited-Time Drop (October 15–27, 2014)
• Purchase from the Special Supply catalogue for 100
  • October 29–November 4, 2015
  • October 16, 2016–permanent

Gallery

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  Banner advertising the "Pumpkin" Skin
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  Hangar
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  "Pumpkin" Skin
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Description

Blue and gray splinter camouflage; NSAWC Blue Splinter aggressor scheme

Availability

• Top 5,000 participants in the "It's payback time!" Online Co-Op Missions Ranking Tournament (January 14–20, 2015)
• Purchase from the Skilled Pilot Medal exchange for 4 (January 15, 2017–permanent)

Gallery

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  Flyby
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  Hangar

Description

Schnee Squadron livery

Availability

• Special Challenges
  • July 16–August 17, 2015
  • September 30–October 31, 2016

Gallery

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  "Schnee" Skin hangar
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  "Schnee" Skin flyby
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  "Schnee" Skin flyby over Paris
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  "Schnee" Skin flyby

Description

Zone of Endless red

Availability

• Top 100,000 participants in the "Z.O.E. PROJECT" Online Co-Op Missions Ranking Tournament (January 21–25, 2016)
• Purchase from the Skilled Pilot Medal exchange for 1 (January 15, 2017–permanent)

Gallery

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  Event Skin #02 Hangar view
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  Flyby of Event Skin #02

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

• MSSL x90
• LRAA x8
• QAAM x8 (costs 12,000)
• XSAA x16 (costs 18,000)

Colors

Color 1: Gray drab

Color 2: Gray/blue/green camouflage; NSAWC Blue Splinter aggressor scheme

Color 3: Gray body

Color 4: Color 2 camouflage with light blue/navy blue/gray colors

Color 5: Color 3 with white and black colors; white and black colors are customizable

Color 6: Color 2 camouflage with light blue/yellow/dark green colors; yellow and dark green colors are customizable

Named Pilots

• Lancer Squadron
• Z.O.E. Captain
• Tallman - Found in Groupies. Spawns with the second F-14D formation.

Gallery

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  Tallman
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  Z.O.E. F-14D
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  Color 1
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  Color 2
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  Color 3
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  Color 4
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  Color 5
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  Color 6

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

• MSL x180
• 6AAM x26
• SAAM x22
• Flares x5

Colors

• Color 1: United States Navy. Grey drab.
• Color 2: United States Navy. Blue splinter camouflage; NSAWC Blue Splinter aggressor scheme
• Color 3: 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

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  Task Force 108 F-14D
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  Task Force 108 F-14D
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  Cockpit
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  "Jolly Rogers"
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  "Jolly Rogers"
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  An F-14D in a Capital Conquest match
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  Color 4
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  Hangar view of Color 1
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  Hangar view of Color 2
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  Hangar view of Color 3
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  Hangar view of Color 4
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  Hangar view of Color 5

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

• STDM x66
• HACM x44
• LGWM x88
• HVWM x22
• SAAM x9
• NPB x13
• GPB x11
• XLAA x12

Colors

• C01: Gray body with mustard and blue forest camouflage; NSAWC Blue Splinter aggressor scheme
• C02: Graphite body with darkened nose stripe.
• C03: "Camel Smoker" livery of the VF-24 squadron
• C04: Zipang livery.
• C05: Gray body with a red nose and stabilizer surfaces. Based on the YF-14A prototype.
• C06: Schnee Squadron 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

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  An F-14D over Midway Island
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  An F-14D over Tokyo
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  Zipang
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  Color 2
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  Color 3
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  Color 4
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  Color 5
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  Color 6

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

• Speed: Maximum
• Air-to-Air: Maximum
• Air-to-Ground: Low
• Stability: Medium
• Defense: Medium
• Mobility: Medium

Weapons

• MSSL x150
• XLAA x40
• SAAM x25
• GPB x30

Colors

• Emmeria: Gray body with black nose and vertical stabilizers.
• Estovakia: Gray body with mustard and blue forest camouflage; NSAWC Blue Splinter aggressor scheme
• Estovakia SP: White body with white and red stripes. Modeled after the proposed Super Tomcat 21 upgrade.
• DLC: F-14D -HALLOWEEN-: Black and orange with Jack-o'-lantern designs on nose and upper fuselage
• DLC: F-14D -RAZGRIZ-: Razgriz Squadron livery
• DLC: F-14D -ZIPANG-: Yuktobanian ace ZIPANG livery from Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War with purple missile smoke
• DLC: -JUNGLE WING-: Green with black details and green missile smoke
• DLC: THE IDOLMASTER Azusa
• DLC: -WARDOG EMBLEM: Wardog Squadron livery

Named Pilots

• Valeriy Nikitov (VALET)

Gallery

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  An Emmerian F-14D over water
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  An F-14D in Emmerian colors
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  F-14D on an Emmerian aircraft carrier deck
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  An F-14D with an Estovakian Air Force Nimrod
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  An F-14D in the Hangar
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  F-14D -RAZGRIZ-
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  F-14D -JUNGLE WING-
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  The cockpit view of the F-14D
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  The cockpit view at night
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  The Emmerian F-14D in the hangar
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  An F-14D in Estovakian colors in the hangar
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  Ace VALET's scheme in the hangar
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  An F-14D in Wardog Squadron livery in the hangar
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  The F-14D -RAZGRIZ- in the hangar
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  F-14D -JUNGLE WING- in the hangar
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  Zipang's F-14D in the hangar view
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  F-14D -HALLOWEEN- in the hangar
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  An Emmerian F-14D from the front
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  From the back
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  From above
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  From below
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  The Estovakian F-14D from the front
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  From behind
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  From above
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  From below
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  Estovakian SP scheme from the front
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  From the rear
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  From above
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  From below
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  F-14D -JUNGLE WING-
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  From behind
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  A top-down view
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  From below
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  F-14D -WARDOG EMBLEM- from the front
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  From behind
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  From above
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  From below
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  F-14D -RAZGRIZ- from the front
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  From the rear
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  From above
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  From underneath
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  F-14D -ZIPANG- from the front
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  From the rear
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  From above
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  From below

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

• MSSL x62
• XLAA x12
• NPB x12
• GPB x10

Colors

• Aurelia: Gray body with mustard and blue forest camouflage; NSAWC Blue Splinter aggressor scheme
• Leasath: Graphite body with darkened nose stripe.
• Special 1: "Camel Smoker" livery of the VF-24 squadron
• 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

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  Underside
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  Cockpit
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Flyby
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  Savanna
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  Aurelia paint scheme
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  Leasath paint scheme
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  Special 1 paint scheme
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  Special 2 paint scheme
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  Special 2 flyby

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

• MSSL x72
• XLAA x14
• GPB x10
• NPB x14

Colors

• Standard: Air superiority gray with nose stripes and black tailfin. Based on color scheme F-14A of VF-84 "Jolly Rogers"
• Mercenary: Gray body with mustard and blue forest camouflage; NSAWC Blue Splinter aggressor scheme
• Soldier: Razgriz Squadron F-14A Tomcat livery.
• Knight: Ferris camouflage.
• Special: Schnee Team livery.

Named Pilots

• Wildgans (Wild goose)
• 22nd Air Division, 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron "Schnee"
• Kon (Knight)
• Heartbreak One (Mercenary)

Gallery

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  Standard color
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  Mercenary color
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  Soldier color (Razgriz Squadron)
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  Knight color
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  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

• MSSL x72
• XLAA x14

Colors

• OS: Gray body with mustard and blue forest camouflage; NSAWC Blue Splinter aggressor scheme
• RZ: Black desert camouflage
• SP: Zipang cherry blossom body

Named Pilots

• Zipang - Found in Narrow Margin. Spawns after all aircraft, or all destroyers and frigates, or all missile boats that appeared during mission update have been destroyed.

Gallery

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  OMDF color in the hangar
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  Razgriz color in the hangar
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  Zipang's F-14D
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  Yuktobanian ace Zipang
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  Zipang

Trivia

• In Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, Ace Combat: Assault Horizon, Ace Combat Infinity, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, the F-14D carries its XLAAs/6AAMs/LAAMs (AIM-54 Phoenix) on stations 1B, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8B, a configuration known in the United States Navy as the "Chainsaw" tactic. 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 load-out due to the high weight of the AIM-54.
• The F-14D’s SP paint scheme in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown appears to be based on a recent Iranian Tomcat camouflage scheme.
• 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: Skies Unknown, the F-14D carries the AIM-120C AMRAAM in stealthy external weapons pods.