DCS F-14B Tomcat: The Sound of Freedom

[@cannonfodder4376]

This was just pure Tomcat porn, the cinematography was top notch. The best of any non-Heatblur cinematic. The texture and quality of this module is literally life like.

[@RedKiteRender]

Just launched, Help dirctly support the channel and future content! www.patreon.com/RedKite I thought i'd let the module do the talking today! The sheer amount of detail and effort that's gone into this module is astounding. This video is focused on the sound and atmosphere! I've got my impressions and another bonus coming sometime in the near future stay tuned!

[@mactgnr]

RedKite and that shot at the end 👌🏼 if you could’ve got it with wings swept would make a sweet ass’d desktop

[@PWhite-yv2ev]

Speaks volumes (pun intended) of your appreciation for the artistic and engineering beauty related to the real and software aircraft. Thank you for taking the time to do this and thank you for "letting the module do the talking".

[@Bogeyatyour6YT]

Thanks for that!

[@themastrofall]

Best way to make this video

[@MongooseTacticool]

Sorry, I have a pathological need to cue up Danger zone on every F14B video. I can't help it lol

[@Hardcover_Pilot]

10:55 Not pictured: the three KC-135s sacrificed prior to the successful tank.

[@Jackson-1985]

13:15 Jester sounded emotional :)

[@panthros7395]

No talking, no music just pure F-14 experience. Thank you!

[@AleksWorkshop]

What a beautiful Jet

[@melonexist9070]

helo

[@JoeTheGamerJTG]

The most Beautiful Piece of machinery to ever be in Existence

[@neo2264]

This is the best preview of the module I've seen yet. You actually put good work into the composition of showing a good spread of different features & gameplay while also showing what actual competent flying would look like in it. Camera angles & perspectives were as good as they will ever be.

[@RedKiteRender]

Thanks! Took me an age to make :)

[@mackan072]

*makes tomcat sounds with my mouth in anticipation for the release*

[@mk6315]

Sssssshhhhhhhhhhwooooooooooooo

[@wruenvadam]

DCS... one of the few games that actually might make you find a manual on whatever fighter your attempting to fly just to start it up. Honestly makes me want this ten times more now but I am yet to have the proper setup that I would want for this sort of thing. Still, I need this in my life because I don't know of any practical way to be closer to being a fighter pilot as of this moment.

[@S1LVERflyin]

Literally me, I cashed out hard on a whole setup simply because I wanna fly the F-14 lmao

[@Zatracenec]

It would be great, to have "Jester" as a copilot/gunner in Apache.

[@noblefiend4474]

He would find a way to eject!

[@spitfire_7132]

This comment has aged like a fine wine.

[@karo6304]

@@spitfire_7132 damn right sir

[@ironsideeve2955]

Except George sux lol

[@johntack1049]

I’m from the future. Say hello to George.

[@Relax2437]

Wow just wow! And that's how you do the best DCS videos!

[@Cryptocracy_Now]

Even hit the brake before raising the gear. Well done.

[@jjsemperfi]

Watching this in 2023 and it’s still one of the best Tomcat videos out there. Well done

[@311Gryphon]

I can see why people love this module so much. I've only flown it a few times but haven't even attempted to scratch the surface.

[@Tigadee00]

Such a beautiful aerial machine... No other like it. Wish it was still flying.

[@Skidjit]

This was nothing short of elegant. Just pure Tomcat action.

[@ReverendRover]

Though I'm not particularly keen to buy the Tomcat myself (I don't want to deal with the RIO stuff, I like my single seaters), I am utterly thrilled by just how high Heatblur seem to be setting the bar. Other devs will hopefully look at this module and say "That's how it's done, boys" and future generations of aircraft for this game will all have this level of love and craft.

[@RedKiteRender]

Heatblur pride themselves on quality, this module is something to be proud of, but the time taken is total insanity! We're very lucky they have pasion for it!

[@RazgrizF14]

Simply amazing, wish I could afford the system that would allow me to play this!!!

[@Dennree99]

I’m so glad you finally got it. Great stuff!

[@Gunterlund583]

man these guys have set the bar high!!

[@cs512tr]

and it's about time too when you think about it. this is the *standard* that is *expected* of a sim, we have just been used to watered down AAA titles over the years. and this will deserve the $$$ it is asking for.

[@Air-Striegler]

The choice of camera angles in this video is outstanding. This marvelous masterpiece is by far one of my most favorite DCS Tomcat vids! Congratulations on this fabulous work!

[@Renkovic_]

Great camera work Mister Red. Hats off

[@gryff42]

Just wow.... I wanted to see more of that sunset dogfight at the very end from RIOs perspective. SO cool!

[@RedKiteRender]

Sadly the opponent didn't want to stay flying towards the sun so it ended up dark a lot of the time :)

[@TexasWarbird]

You've gained a sub today - anyone who took the time to put this together deserves much more though.

[@telecomanda]

If the guy who firstly thought of and created the F-14 watches this he'll be like "Oh my god, how did they replicate my creation so accurately and beautifully?!"

[@tadficuscactus]

He's probably dead but I'm sure he would like it.

[@kempmt1]

It's good to see the F-14 Tomcat. This is B version with the GE F110 engines in place of the P&W TF30s, but still retaining the original AWG-9 radar. Used to be designated F-14A+.

[@brandonchappell1535]

Dayum ! that is probably the best texture work ive ever seen

[@bagpipe1979]

as an old mech on these they nailed it on the cockpit. the wear was on point.

[@Joruzhia]

F-14ASMR

[@drvnwolfwolfie1377]

I love this video. it puts me back on the boat. I miss Flight Ops on the boat, soo much fun launching Tomcats.

[@genecasterlin1206]

Love this as I work on the Tomcat for 23 years. Very small issue on the engine panel. The F14B did not have a tit indicator, that was EGT because the plane had F110 engines and not TF30s.

[@RedKiteRender]

Good spot, Yes it's a known issue. The plan is to have both A and B models released. They started with the A model then switched to the B, so we've got a sort of mixed cockpit for the moment. In the future we'l see the A and B specific cockpits released alongside their engines / differences. For the moment the B model uses F110 engines, with the instruments for the TF30's

[@WRE_music]

I love how the launch at 7:54 lets the plane shake because of the missile backwash :o

[@cowboy10uk]

Very very nicely done sir, fantastic video. Oh and I agree she sounds amazing

[@komokolo4977]

Couldn't help but think every time there was a close to a control panel shot seeing the pilot's head super close to the thing haha.

[@PsiBurr]

Stunning attention to detail in this module!

[@cripplehawk]

12:56 Carrier: Dback 1 you are at 3 Quarters of a mile call the Ball! RedKite: 113, Tomcat Ball, 5.5 (What was your fuel on landing?)

[@malitaus5672]

Looks like you know what you're doing both in the cockpit and the cinematics. Good job!

[@MattesSPunkt]

So good to see you got one. Looking forward to your tutorials.

[@michelseverin8740]

props you should be proud of yourself! this is literally the perfect DCS F-14 Vid i love it

[@RedKiteRender]

Thanks Michel!

[@Bogeyatyour6YT]

I rarely watch this kind of videos without skipping or making pauses. This was exceptional, great video!

[@RedKiteRender]

Thanks! i'l say i've met my goal then, always a little worry people won't watch the whole thing when you try something different :)

[@Tigadee00]

Gotta love the 'Cat, such a beautiful plane! My fav fighter jet along with the Su-27 series.

[@ThreeNineLine]

Too much awesome! That landing gear retracting view... the attention to detail is wonderful!!

[@Zatracenec]

Top video! Enjoying just the sounds (and Your flying, of course) was awesome!

[@Hellreign82]

Nice work bud, nice cinematics Odd not hearing your voice though :) Looks like you’re right at home already

[@RedKiteRender]

Cheers Hellreign! I felt it'd be nice to do something different and let the module do the talking for once, without me talking over her :)

[@rapierwon]

Yeah nice one buddy!

[@ricardobornman1698]

These camera angles are amazing!

[@BadpixelP45]

This mod takes realism in simulators to a higher level. Amazing video! It looks like some super production from Nolan's hands: D

[@davannagle450]

Amazing video, it captures flight simming as a hobby really well too.

[@MilitaryVehicleReviews]

F-14 is one of my favorites. Awesome Video 👍

[@RAF33Strike]

Fantastic showcase! Great editing, amazing video :) Really cool. I hope heatblur realizes what they've done. They've completely raised the bar, no... in fact they are the bar. Tomorrow can't come soon enough :D

[@RedKiteRender]

Im sure a few of the guys at HB have gone insane with the amount of detail put into the module!

[@forcexjr1566]

When history witnesses a great change, Razgriz reveals itself, first as a dark demon. As a demon, it uses its power to rain death upon the land, and then it dies. However, after a period of slumber, Razgriz returns, this time as a great hero. -Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

[@dennis8445]

I truly appreciate your persistence to be what makes you the best.

[@johnhickman4646]

I love the KC-135 with "Box D" from the 100th ARW, Bloody Hundredth, RAF Mildenhall.

[@MrPhantom453]

Awesome video! Every click, vibration and rumble. Great camera positioning too - loved the landing gear retracting and view down the cockpit pre-launch. Well done sir. You've got very good on this aircraft rather quickly Redkite! Smooth on the AAR and 3 Wire trap right on the Ball with the Case 1 recovery. Very nice. Is it really that easy? Good to see Heatblur has finally got all the A Grade DCS KZbinrs on this aircraft now.

[@RedKiteRender]

Oh no, she's a real handful you should of seen my first touch and go practice landings! There's no hand holding she'l throw you in the drink if you're not flying her the whole way down, very hands on. Takes a load of practice to get things right, i'm only occasionally managing to get it down so smoothly, Jester seems to agree judging by his response to my landing!

[@fubaralakbar6800]

As much as I love the F-14, it somehow has never felt like a "fighter" to me. It is a fighter, of course, but it's very big and has an unusual design (though certainly beautiful). The design language suggests more sports car than airplane--it's like a Camaro with wings and missiles. The brute power of the F-4, and the weapons load of an F-111. A uniquely American machine. Never disrespect it--or you will end up like a Libyan :D

[@michaelmacleod6517]

I think it was more of a presence plane to be honest. Given how it saw little action when it was in service.

[@fubaralakbar6800]

@@michaelmacleod6517 Oh, it had it's share...there was Libya and Iraq at the least

[@michaelmacleod6517]

@@fubaralakbar6800 Good point.

[@Spacebaryonyx]

Well the f14 was made as a bomber interceptor so it has a bigger design and stronger missiles But it started turning kind of multirole

[@SFlRanger82l49]

That looks so awesome. At the beginning I had the intro of Top Gun in my mind, and as soon as the catapult starts.......Highway to the Dangerzone!!! ^^

[@Flash111]

Is this the first YT'er who successfully resisted the temptation to do an AB cat shot? Respect! Great video.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

Pretty sure this was the first time I saw a cat shot without burners... :) Someone's been reading the NATOPS at least :D

[@RedKiteRender]

I was half tempted to go with a min burner/mil (max performance) combo just to irk the people who haven't looked at the natops :P I went with mill as it looked better, and i could save the burners for another scene!

[@PhillMagGamerDad]

Beautifully edited video! You sir, are on a different level!

[@FLEXCopMNPD]

That was absolutely amazing RedKite :) DCS definitely needs to populate the carrier with some moving deck crew AI to increase the immersion factor. Loved you video. Keep up the great work!!!

[@easfgman4687]

I think i was 8 or 9 when I watched top gun for the first time. When I saw the footage of the Tomcat with its wings pushed back towards the tail, I thought that was the coolest thing ever. Then I got older and saw all the new fighters over the years and..... I have yet to change my mind.

[@larshurricane5074]

What Computer do I need to Play this Game this Perfect Realistic and Fluent Graphics ... Its a dream come True .. Especially with the F14 Tomcat ! For me the best Fighter Jet ever made ! What a Beauty ..

[@RedKiteRender]

You can find the requirements for various settings here: www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/world/stable/

[@northman77]

Best F-14 preview so far! Wow... that was special! Good good work really. Chapeau!!!

[@Oban66066]

Really nice video, good choice pov. Here we can enjoy the sound from this not yet forgotten bird... Thx en post some more.. I'm in...

[@stevenbrown6366]

This is an amazing video. And an amazing add on to the DCS world! Lot of talent went into the this F-14B add on as well as this video. Seriously want the Tomcat now. Was almost like watching Top Gun!

[@sterlingarcher4989]

Beautifully done, worthy of Heatblur themselves.

[@drvnwolfwolfie1377]

AND I am back on the boat running the Flight schedule again. :)

[@Tigermoto]

Comes out Wednesday, I'm off work Thursday. Game on. Excellent video Redkite. Hearing those sounds has made me really really want to fly it. Time to clean the Rift methinks.

[@RedKiteRender]

Booked off time for the release myself, plan on heckling my mates from the rio seat as they learn :D

[@104thMaverick]

Great work dude!

[@cripplehawk]

"Talk to me Goos-I mean Jester."

[@animus3764]

Talent+labor of love=RedKite. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this.

[@Pboy7272]

The main gear well sequence was such a treat! Best vid I've seen in a long time, thank you 👏👏👏

[@Lb8068]

NICE CANT BELIEVE I WAS IN TIME TO SEE THIS GO LIVE

[@MongooseTacticool]

Lana, Lana! LANA! WHAT!? Dangerzone.

[@fortinero3361]

well, back in the business, back in my country, and man, you don't makes videos, you makes art pieces with aircrafts involved, I love your style, mate, also I'm impressed with the module of course, but the flight model is delicious, maybe some day a great dev team like HB makes a Su-27SK or Su-30MK with a quality like that, cya Red

[@beterhans]

amazing! having touch lock on dsc for 10 years.

[@jjkirbyy]

This is amazing!

[@genericfakename8197]

Been getting a taste of flying carrier based fighters with the A-10 Skyhawk mod. Going to cough up for the F-14 or F-18 one day.

[@เอ้เจริญเดช-ญ2ษ]

นำ้ใจช่างเยี่ยมมากเลยครับ. ขอบคุณครับ

[@MedicineWolf]

Would love to see another one like this in 2.7 uploaded in 4K

[@robertrossi9364]

Absolutely beautiful

[@indig0fox]

My DCS was loading in the background. The F-18 menu music started when you were lining up on the cat...and omg.

[@ozerfilip]

F-14 was a jewel with fantastic shapes, 1974 built !! And great game !

[@Froobyone]

An ode to the Tomcat, in the key of F14. Great video.

[@NyxxUK]

Stunning Video. Thank you.

[@Fercyful]

Glad u get the module! Now I will enjoy the video at high volume :) thanks

[@MrCarlitosway713]

I wonder how many G's they were doing @ 9:54 dogfight? Just a thought a medley of the Top Gun Album would be nice throughout the video.

[@MrCarlitosway713]

That was so beautiful i had to save it to a new playlist. F-14 TOMCAT RULES! I FEEL THE NEED, THE NEED FOR SPEED.

[@DCS_World_Japan]

Getting excited! Looks like the replay tracks more-or-less work now.

[@tswdev]

The carrier launch is still missing some sounds. Most notably, when the arrestor hook disengages.

[@crash8926]

You wouldn't hear it from the cockpit or the deck anyway.

[@MongooseTacticool]

Outstanding video mate :)

[@justicewarrior9187]

Beautiful and professional! I wanted to see a close up of the throttle leaver when you went full afterburners!

[@xdiver01]

Nice video man, love it!

[@cornelius2993]

Air combat cut scenes need a little bit improvement (IMHO) , but anyway so far the best Heatblur/DCS F-14 Video. Better than any bombastic trailer. You've really done a great job on this!

[@RedKiteRender]

Thanks! Yeah that was my first real attempt at that style any tips appreciated, always in a process of self improvement. But between learning the module, time pressures and the need to do a few more videos there's only so much time i can commit to getting scenes together :)

[@cornelius2993]

Sorry, for not being precise enough. I meant that repeating "blackout cut scene effect" starting at 9:53. Maybe it's too long or the timing? Something feels wrong. Despite of that, your representation of the HB F14 is awesome. Sorry, for nitpicking.

[@RedKiteRender]

No worries! I always love to get constructive criticism, i appreciatethe time you've taken to mention it.

[@kazapowa]

best f14 video ive seen so far !! congrats dude !gotta love jester tough :D

[@JacobGramtorp]

Best video of the cat yet. :) very good editing and cinematography. 👊

[@siddharthchavan910]

8:37 What are those vibrations about?? Looks pretty scary.

[@RedKiteRender]

Pulling high aoa (angle of attack) - the plane getting close to the limit on turn speed, which unsettles it. It's visually exagerated to compenstate for the lack of physical senstations in sims.

[@marcelomiranda5467]

Increíble,!!!! Muy bn trabajo, sólo faltaban los monos de cubierta y unos casi imperceptibles detalles en las imagenes del apontaje. Un abrazo. Maestro!!!

[@federobledo2662]

Bellísimo video de realidad aumentada! Mis respetos y reconocimiento a los creadores.

[@JTFFIMarcoI79thFS]

Awesome editing well done. Enjoyed.

[@rekunta]

These videos are going to be nuts when the super carrier hits.

[@orion4565]

All that's missing is some of the sound of that good ol 400hz AC !🙂