Topic: Did F-14A carry drop-tanks?

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September 13th, 2007   Post 1
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Post; Did F-14A carry drop-tanks?


Does any body know whether any of the USN F-14As carry the fuel drop-tanks? If yes, then did they need any major upgrades to be able to carry it like F-14D or no...

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September 13th, 2007   Post 2
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why does it matter? they are out of service
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September 13th, 2007   Post 3
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Quote:
Originally Posted by phoenix80
Does any body know whether any of the USN F-14As carry the fuel drop-tanks? If yes, then did they need any major upgrades to be able to carry it like F-14D or no...

Thnx


looks like they did


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September 13th, 2007   Post 4
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Beautiful photo
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September 13th, 2007   Post 5
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should've seen it the first attempt....almost life sized lol
 
September 13th, 2007   Post 6
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Yes they could. They could carry 1x 330 Gal drop tank on each wing pylon.
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Last edited by mmarsh; September 14th, 2007 at 14:58.
 
September 13th, 2007   Post 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Team Infidel
why does it matter? they are out of service
Just Wondering if they could.....
 



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