Hoops Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 A quick easy question, As I understand in the early stages of the LANTIRN integration program on the F-14, the RIO's position's sometimes retained the original fishbowl display as there was not enough PTIDs to go around. If I were modelling the above mentioned Tomcat while marked with the "FLIR Cat" nose art in 1995, did it have a PTID display or the older, round, display? Thank you very much, Hoops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 She had the round display in the RIO's cockpit, the PTID had not arrived yet. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, A-10 LOADER said: She had the round display in the RIO's cockpit, the PTID had not arrived yet. Steve Thank you very much Steve, I guessed there was a good chance of that, but wanted to double check. Cheers! Hoops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) How can one know whether it has the round or PTID display? Was this done at a certain date, or by serial or other? Edited August 22, 2022 by Niels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Niels said: How can one know whether it has the round or PTID display? Was this done at a certain date, or by serial or other? Let's just say it's nice to know those who were there during this time and were instrumental on the project. Steve Edited August 22, 2022 by A-10 LOADER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 The reason for asking is that I have a F-14B project in the pipeline - converting Tamiya F-14 to a B - but uncertainty on how to identify this feature is one of the things which has delayed it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Niels said: The reason for asking is that I have a F-14B project in the pipeline - converting Tamiya F-14 to a B - but uncertainty on how to identify this feature is one of the things which has delayed it? Timeframe and squadron would have a lot to do with it. The F-14B "UPGRADE" went operational in late 96 to 97, with the new MFD's among other upgrades. The "fishbowl" was removed between 1997-99, depending on the squadron. Steve Edited August 22, 2022 by A-10 LOADER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Thank you, much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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