Grumman F-14 There is no Other

"JR1" (type35bugatti)
01/23/2014 at 22:03 • Filed to: Planeopnik, Oppositelock

Since we are on the subject of a Planeopnik I figured I'd introduce you all to the Jet that got me into aviation. The Grumman F-14

And because I can and I love it Shelby Daytona

DISCUSSION (34)

nlzmo400r > JR1
01/23/2014 at 22:11

Sometimes it's cool if only because your bird is the biggest...the F14's size is menacing in comparison to 'small' jets like the T38 and F16

willkinton247 > JR1
01/23/2014 at 22:16

Same for me. Nothing touches it in my book.

JR1 > nlzmo400r
01/23/2014 at 22:16

I believe it was the only jet in the Navy capable of carrying the Phoenix missile (one bad ass weapon)

willkinton247 > JR1
01/23/2014 at 22:17

Same for me. Nothing touches it in my book.

JR1 > willkinton247
01/23/2014 at 22:17

Engineering at its finest!

willkinton247 > JR1
01/23/2014 at 22:18

It was. The f-111 was designed to be able to, but they cancelled the naval variant.

PatBateman > JR1
01/23/2014 at 22:22

I love that plane. And not just from Top Gun. Two massive engines, wings that FUCKING MOVE, missiles galore.

JR1 > PatBateman
01/23/2014 at 22:25

Wings that move are just kick ass!

GhostZ > JR1
01/23/2014 at 22:26

Giant engines, good aero, classic design, I'd say the F-14 is the Shelby Daytona of the skies.

JR1 > GhostZ
01/23/2014 at 22:30

Kinja'd!!!

ttyymmnn > JR1
01/23/2014 at 23:29

Kinja'd!!!

Honor flight over Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.

Kinja'd!!!

Destructive Tester > JR1
01/23/2014 at 23:33

An F-14 put on the single most impressive aerial demonstration I've ever seen. This coming from a former Air Force guy...

6shelBfan6 > JR1
01/23/2014 at 23:54

Kinja'd!!!

Dear Santa,

Desktop please.

6shelBfan6 > ttyymmnn
01/23/2014 at 23:56

WHERE ARE THE HIGH RES VERSIONS?!?!?!?!

6shelBfan6 > 6shelBfan6
01/23/2014 at 23:56

And one of the Daytona if you don't mind

ttyymmnn > 6shelBfan6
01/24/2014 at 00:02

Right-click the image
Copy image location
Paste URL into new tab
Change "ku-xlarge" in URL to "original"
Lather, rinse, repeat

desertdog5051 > JR1
01/24/2014 at 00:02

Now for a question I cannot hold in any longer *raises hand like an 8 year old in school that needs to use the bathroom*.

What are those "pulses" in the exhaust that you see and what causes them. I have my thoughts, but am not sure. Since we have several knowledgeable Oppos about this type of stuff, I figured it was a good time to ask.

Kinja'd!!!

6shelBfan6 > ttyymmnn
01/24/2014 at 00:05

Brilliant!

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > desertdog5051
01/24/2014 at 00:26

I am not an aeronautical engineer, or a physicist specializing in fluid dynamics...

But those are called "shock diamonds"... from Wikipedia:

Shock diamonds (also known as Mach diamonds , Mach disks , Mach rings , doughnut tails or thrust diamonds ) are a formation of standing wave patterns that appears in the supersonic exhaust plume of an aerospace propulsion system, such as a supersonic jet engine , rocket , ramjet , or scramjet , when it is operated in an atmosphere. The diamonds are formed from a complex flow field and are visible due to the ignition of excess fuel. Mach diamonds (or disks) are named for Ernst Mach , the physicist who first described them. [1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_dia…

Basically, the afterburners create so much pressure and engine exhaust velocity (which translates to thrust) that as the exhaust velocity at supersonic speeds diffuses into the ambient air, it creates those visible standing shock wave patterns in the glowing-hot exhaust gasses.

SR-71 engines are famous for them... P&W J58 engines are even more powerful than most air-superiority fighters.

Kinja'd!!!

desertdog5051 > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast.
01/24/2014 at 00:34

Thank you. I was close in my thoughts. Once again, thanks.

deadlypixels > JR1
01/24/2014 at 04:01

Pretty sure I am required by law to post this video to any F-14 discussion. Such a gorgeous, capable, plane. A shame to see her retired so soon.

willkinton247 > JR1
01/24/2014 at 08:16

I think my favorite thing about the Tomcat is that it actually turned out to be a more capable strike aircraft than the multirole Hornet that was meant to replace it. It had a longer range and loiter capability, it could get to the danger zone faster (sorry, I had to), and it could carry heavier ordinance, IIRC.

JR1 > 6shelBfan6
01/24/2014 at 08:34

Beautiful shots!

William Byrd > JR1
01/24/2014 at 08:35

Easily my favorite "normal" plane (SR-71 obviously topping the fantasy hangar). And I'm not afraid to credit a little movie called Top Gun for helping me notice how awesome it was. My obsession with planes built steadily after that.

Anyone other Tomcat fan hate the F-15 somewhat irrationally? Just me? I always preferred Navy planes anyway but the Eagle seemed like a non-swept wing F-14 that just wasn't as cool.

JR1 > Destructive Tester
01/24/2014 at 08:35

Thats a big statement from an air force guy!

JR1 > 6shelBfan6
01/24/2014 at 08:36

Sure just tell me how!

JR1 > deadlypixels
01/24/2014 at 08:45

Every time I see these videos it makes me yearn to be a pilot that much more!

JR1 > willkinton247
01/24/2014 at 08:47

I agree it was a great fighter, and I'm sure it helped us get through the cold war more than the US or Russian government would like to admit!

JR1 > William Byrd
01/24/2014 at 08:48

The F-15 never captured my heart like the F-14 did. There was always something missing about it.

William Byrd > JR1
01/24/2014 at 08:52

Yep, less character, less cool.