snickers Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graves_09 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 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) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 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) Yes I am, thanks. Okay so those could be Mk 84's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 F-14's carried the LITENING pod on the starboard wing pylon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 They carried and used a variety of both in OEF and OIF. They also dropped cluster bombs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snickers Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) 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. Edited June 30, 2016 by Jonathan_Lotton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snickers Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 I see.thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I am pretty sure the Tomcat never used the AN/AAQ-28 LITENING pod as others above have suggested. Rather, it used the AN/AAQ-25 LANTIRN Targeting System. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snickers Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) I see. Let's wait for someone who can confirm they never carried the Litening pod. Edited June 30, 2016 by snickers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graves_09 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 LANTIRN. Navy never bought the LITENING pod. Only the Marines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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