: It details the procedures for delivering modern precision-guided munitions (PGMs) and using the LANTIRN targeting pod. Notable Content & Quirks
: The "Boldface" sections (critical memory items) are legendary for their complexity, particularly regarding the asymmetric thrust issues if an engine failed—a condition the F-14 was notoriously sensitive to during carrier landings.
: Unlike the compressor-stall-prone TF30 engines of the A-model, the F-14D’s General Electric F110-GE-400 turbofans (delivering 30,200 lbf each) allowed for catapult launches without afterburners, significantly increasing safety and fuel efficiency.
The F-14D manual highlights the massive leap in technology over earlier variants like the F-14A. Key upgrades documented in the NATOPS include:
: Unique to the D-model, the manual covers the operation of the integrated Television Camera Set (TCS) and Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system , allowing for passive, long-range target identification.
