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Hi guys!

Can anyone identify the weapons on its belly?

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=f-14+wing+pylons&prmd=ivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjjiZWYus3NAhXHX5QKHbHZCDQQ_AUIBygB&biw=360&bih=560#tbm=isch&q=f-14+different+wing+pylons&imgrc=51nO2sNP8-kYJM%3A

Did the 'Cats carried dumb bombs? Do you guys know which operation did they use this loadout?

I am building a 'Cat model kit but since I noticed the wing pylons is not designed to carry targeting pods, I might just choose that weapon loadout.

Thanks!

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Hi guys!

Can anyone identify the weapons on its belly?

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=f-14+wing+pylons&prmd=ivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjjiZWYus3NAhXHX5QKHbHZCDQQ_AUIBygB&biw=360&bih=560#tbm=isch&q=f-14+different+wing+pylons&imgrc=51nO2sNP8-kYJM%3A

Did the 'Cats carried dumb bombs? Do you guys know which operation did they use this loadout?

I am building a 'Cat model kit but since I noticed the wing pylons is not designed to carry targeting pods, I might just choose that weapon loadout.

Thanks!

Yes the Tomcat did carry dumb bombs as well as guided units. That photo looks like it's early on, mid 90s.

Given that that is a F-14A or F-14B, it could be any number of squadrons. That being said, those look like Mk 83 1,000lb bombs, since I believe Mk84's required staggering in the tunnel.

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Yes the Tomcat did carry dumb bombs as well as guided units. That photo looks like it's early on, mid 90s.

Given that that is a F-14A or F-14B, it could be any number of squadrons. That being said, those look like Mk 83 1,000lb bombs, since I believe Mk84's required staggering in the tunnel.

Mk 84's could be carried side by side in the tunnel. Your thinking of GBU-24's that couldn't be loaded side by side. (also a 2,000 lb bomb, but with larger fins/guidance)

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I am building a kit 'Cat of VF-11, and say during OEF/OIF can I just load it with just 2 2000-lb JDAMs, and no targeting pod?

The targeting pod (LANTIRN)was hardly ever downloaded, and I do mean very, very rarely.

If you look at nearly any Tomcat of the OEF/OIF era..even if it's unarmed or carrying inerts, it'll still have the pod.

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