Microsoft Flight Simulator: F-14 TOMCAT - RELEASE TRAILER

NOW AVAILABLE - The ultimate F-14 Tomcat simulation experience for Microsoft Flight Simulator!
Buy it now at the Heatblur Store: store.heatblur.com/products/m...
The culmination of years of research and experience with the F-14; the HB/IFE F-14 Tomcat is designed to be the ultimate Tomcat experience for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Strap into this legendary fighter and roam around the world in Flight Simulator.
Thank you for your passion and support!
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[@breakerbreaker4990]

Many thanks to Heatblur and IndiaFoxtEcho for joining forces on this project. The Tomcat in DCS is phenomenal. It sure will be a joy to fly it in MSFS 2020 and 2024 ! Special thanks to Dino who has made Tomcats for years for Flight Simulator. It brings back memories : Home of M.A.T.S. etc. Again, many thanks to all of you. Greetings from France ! 🇫🇷 🤙

[@NobbsAndVagene]

I'm not sure it actually _will_ be a joy to fly if you're coming from DCS. I've made that mistake before. It'll be way too easy and with not enough to actually do in the plane, as none of the avionics or weapons systems work. The flying itself is just too easy when you have no other tasks. I guess there's always carrier landings, but you'll get bored of those eventually when they're the only real challenge available.

[@MrShillum]

Indont feel the need for speed . Dcs speed sensation are much better

[@Danko05]

​@@NobbsAndVageneEvery day more and more fighters start flying in the hands of civilians around the world and to some extent we can do something similar in MSFS. They are awesome machines and incredibly fun to fly, there is plenty of places to go and different things do with them.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@NobbsAndVagene The biggest issue is that it's almost 2024 and _Microsoft_ Flight Simulator 2020 still doesn't support Force Feedback for sticks like the _Microsoft_ Sidewinder Force Feedback 2. Coming from DCS with the absolutely brilliant FFB modeling to basically a dead stick in MSFS is just [no words]. But that's neither HB's nor IFE's fault. But I gladly bought the thing with the DCS owner's discount and I wouldn't be surpised it this suddenly now is the best fighter jet available for MSFS by a huge margin.

[@ReconGaming14]

Wait… Dino Catteneo (spelling?) was involved in this also?!? I remember his freeware tomcats from the FS98 days! If he’s involved with heatblur or IFE that’s awesome!

[@tolson57]

Frackin A Ditty Bag!!! (Old Navy Saying) The Tomcat, The USS Ranger, NAS Miramar! (Fightertown USA). 20 years of my life summed up in a trailer.

[@Galagagamer10010]

Heatblur & IndiaFoxtEcho - Two legends. One fighter. This is going to be phenomenal to fly

[@CAL1MBO]

That looks absolutely beautiful. Don't play MSFS too much but will buy to support Heatblur and their fantastic work.

[@apieceofstring]

Beautiful plane. Killer presentation. Impeccable camerawork. Nice job letting the MSFS renderer speak for itself too; those magnificent thunderstorms really complement the gravity of the Fleet Defender role. The score gave me chills. Yall know how to build hype.

[@Trains-With-Shane]

Such a beautiful mechanical beast. A heartfelt thank you to Heatblur and your associates for putting so much effort into recreating this aviation icon as faithfully as current technology could conceivably allow. Bravo!

[@magsudhuseynzade5030]

really hoping to see some F4 startups and videos coming out soon!!! very awesome products from the heatblur team as always

[@ziepex7009]

2 great studios teamed up and made an incredible module, cant wait to fly it :)

[@vailex_]

Absolutely LOVE the F-14! Never get tired of watching trailers for it for anything!

[@cptairwolf]

Congratulations Heatblur!! So excited to have this beauty in the sim!

[@DMTCOMPOSER]

Good Lord that was AMAZING! Fantastic choice of trailer music as well!

[@thecorporatepilotdad]

Wow. What an amazing looking F14. Can’t wait to fly it!

[@OKtGCGOEM1SS]

It's so realistic ...what a sound - SUPERB - Thank You!❤🤙💪

[@zandershaw4051]

Whoever put this video together is talented as hell. Plus the work that's gone into this mod is incredible. This video alone pushed me into getting into flight sims. Incredible

[@wilbuzllf5057]

Beautiful! Congratulations MSFS pilots, this is a beauty in DCS and I'm sure it's equally good in MSFS knowing Heatblurs superbness (yes that is a word)!

[@realsimpilot8221]

Once again flight sim history has been made. Kudos & gratitude!

[@belgeode]

Outstanding!!!! Thank you and thanks IFE!!

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

(starts chanting) CHILL VID... CHILL VID... CHILL VID

[@andreizp1572]

Beautiful... Heatblur rules!!

[@jeeveseventynine9263]

Looks badass! Epic video. I am loving the tunes!

[@Jamesneedscoffee]

Its amazing absolutely incredible well done and thank u guys so much for bring this to flight sim

[@skywarp2180]

Well done, Heatblur. I would not expect less.

[@johnwicks4936]

Holy freaking CRAP!!!!!!! That gave me chills. Thanks for bringing this to MSFS and the great price. It's the only F14 to own in MSFS. I hope you bring all your planes over soon.

[@evoman44]

Most launch trailers for DCS give you chills. You should look up some past ones.

[@AR_Parker]

❤ good job guys. Picked it up today and did some cruising around.

[@Tepnox]

You know how to make impressive trailers!

[@evflyguy]

Yep. Buying as soon as I get home from work tonight.

[@briantoplessbar4685]

You guys are so pro. Damn. I already own your dcs stuff I might just buy this also

[@critical_always]

Epic detail. Also this video. It's very well made.

[@lazyman556]

As someone who loves both of these but is generally disappointed with the less detailed MSFS equivalents of DCS aircraft, I really am glad to see this. I hope Heatblur eventually brings their F-4 and Viggen to MSFS as well, and in general would be cool to see more DCS devs port their modules over

[@evoman44]

Me too. Hopefully this will open a lot of sim pilots eyes on what they have been missing out on DCS aircraft that have been limiting themselves to only MSFS.

[@569realoader]

@@evoman44 msfs is still a completely different game to compare the two, msfs you can literally fly anywhere despite the limitations of the detail compared to dcs.

[@nuckerball1259]

msfs ka50 🤤🤤🤤

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

It's great to see this quality product in a modern game! I'd love to see Razbam's Mirage M2000C in MSFS as well.

[@torides.]

wow. msfs too? good job heatblur, all hail heatblur

[@77Avadon77]

CHILLS ABSOLUTE CHILLS! LOVE IT!

[@bravoathletica346]

Really beautiful project! I'll be flying it.

[@elitebasker]

Woho!! Thx Heatblur! Def gona get it on mfs, already own it in DCS and its my fav plane 🥳

[@mustezdcs6329]

Although I'm not a MSFS guy but LONG LIVE HEATBLUR ! The king !

[@JasonLastName]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉congrats on the release guys!

[@noblevengeance312]

OUTSTANDING. Great work from you guys. Glad people like Virus were able to help make this a more accurate flight model. Seeing the rapid roll rates in the trailers has convinced me that this is THE REPLACEMENT for the DC Designs F-14, which feels like flying a bus honestly. Can’t wait to buy after work today! 🤘🏻

[@ALPHARICCO875]

FANTASTIC VIDEO 🌟 THANKS

[@notproplayer3649]

Blows the DC designs tomcat straight out of the sky

[@TuffGnarl]

Thanks for bringing this to the sim. I’m not a combat flight sim guy and I’m on XBOX these days but the F-14 is such a beautiful and iconic aircraft that with such a high quality effort I couldn’t resist. Doesn’t disappoint! Shame about Microsoft’s weapons policy. I’m not bothered about being able to fire them but I don’t see the problem in allowing the models to sit on hardpoints! Anyway, excellent work. Thanks again!

[@evoman44]

I have only flown in DCS because I am mostly interested in military aircraft. However I rarely go online looking for trouble. I mostly just like to learn to operate all the systems to get a good experience of how it was to fly those jets as a military pilot doing off line combat missions. That experience has given me a unique perspective when seeing movies like Top Gun that no documentary can give.

[@Wellwellwellwell1]

I wonder what the feel difference will be compared to DCS. I guess I have to pay Heatblur twice for this wonderful product, because they damn well deserve the compensation. Hope to spin this one just as hard as the DCS version!

[@brodykloster2102]

Imagine if dcs has the graphics of Microsoft flight simulator, that would be scary realistic and dcs is already very realistic

[@ethanhiggins4887]

uhh, hate to break it to you but DCS blows MSFS out of the water in just about every aspect

[@PriscvsNobilis]

Very good choice of music.

[@AndyAttrition]

I doubt it’s as much fun as in DCS but i hope is contributes to Heatblurs growth and reputation.

[@ImpendingJoker]

Only the weapons are inactive, it flies just like it does in DCS, so if that is all you are looking to do, then it would actually be better for MSFS since you have the entire world to fly in.

[@norcalandrew]

@@ImpendingJoker and that's a dealbreaker for me. I enjoy flying civilian aircraft in MSFS, but if I fly a fighter jet, I also want access to the weaponry. I'm glad I already own this module on DCS.

[@kylebrady969]

@@ImpendingJoker It's a combat aircraft. Half the fun (really the entire purpose of the thing) is taking it out to battle, so this does seem kinda nerfed by comparison.

[@Topper_Harley68]

@@ImpendingJoker No Weapon = No Fun.

[@mro9466]

@@ImpendingJoker "it flies just like it does in DCS" Not in your wildest dreams.

[@moosey4life216]

Landing a plane in MFS feels like I'm a brick being guided by an invisible hand. Once you make contact with the ground it stays there. Landing a plane in DCS feels like I'm a Kite with toothpicks for landing gears. Wind, plus reactionary physics with the ground and airplane movement is superior.

[@dabavarian9332]

Wow 😎🤩👍🏼 next the f4 Phantom .....🎉🎉 the best christmas gift 🤩🥳🍀

[@lexustech48]

Bought this the second it popped up. SUPER EXCITED! A little letdown by the DC Designs version, looking forward to this!

[@imanijones10]

Daaayum both VTOL VR and MFS are announcing f-14 tomcats within days of each other! O.O

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

Absolutely bonkers, innit? XD

[@ryansta]

What a beauty.

[@captainMony]

My brain cant handle the fact they also do for MFS! Amazing!

[@benj597]

Think i just got hooked !

[@seventhsealhere]

Fantastic and detailed module! Will the weapon systems will be functional? Great job! 👍

[@bushwookieplays8629]

this is the collaboration MSFS needed.

[@almightyIrie]

yea that's really a great thing to see.. now if A2A sim would return the favor and take care of the DCS WW2 stuff that would be just fair, wouldn't it? :P

[@bushwookieplays8629]

It really would be, Im hoping we can see more of the teamwork that has come from this, i know alot of developers could help speed some additions up for sure, Im sure IFE could help heatblur with the eurofighter and heatblur could help IFE with theres for MSFS DC,CJ,SC addons just dont hit right, and litterally leaves developers such as IFE and Justflight to bring study level to a what is a simulator afterall.@@almightyIrie

[@briansoley1720]

Even though I'm not a fan of MFS flying physics, I can already tell how much work and attention to detail you put into this!

[@getsideways7257]

Just like pretty much any decent sim out there, MFS allows to use external flight models. SFM isn't exactly better than the default physics by Asobo and that's why people develop their own flight models for DCS - even some modders do.

[@tbmdd]

Dude give MSFS another chance. The state of MSFS 2020 is lightyears ahead of what it was at launch. Using Bing map data they've literally created a 1:1 replica of the entire globe. It's GA and VFR bliss.

[@n35ql]

A2A Comanche and Milviz Cessna C310R are both marvelous. Every simulator is platform and it is up to devs what they make out of it. Just remember fsx. Yes it had a terrible physics, yet A2A managed to create realistic aircrafts for it.

[@getsideways7257]

@@n35ql Again, you can put *any* physics you want into FSX too. I won't be surprised if HB's F-4E will behave very similar to the MilViz' one (for FSX).

[@LongTran-em6hc]

I really want to Fox 3 airliners :((

[@tiemji]

It's amazing 👏🏿👏🏿

[@zaelu]

Awesome!

[@TheFlightSimDude7]

Now we need Heatblur and Indiafoxtecho to make the A-6 Intruder, or even better in my opinion the Prowler!

[@SUP_Bigans]

Intruder First!

[@kerbalette156]

amazing and what is this song?

[@unotoli]

YES!! This is how efforts should meet their pedestals. Congrats!

[@unotoli]

P.S .DCS will win from this too, people will fly-in for even higher fidelity ;)

[@justwilly6778]

So hopeful for the F4 for MSFS!!

[@evoman44]

It would be a blast to fly the F-4 in MSFS. I am going to get a head start learning to operate it when it launches in DCS soon. From my experience Heatblur models take time to learn in a rewarding way.

[@Edward135i]

Flight Simulators graphics still blow me away, some of those shots look like they where from Top Gun Maverick.

[@cornell3206]

Amazing

[@devourer88]

Epic!

[@emrealtinbas9688]

What’s the name of the song ?

[@SirCat-ri6zt]

Really amazing looking forward to trying this but 0:38 gave me flashbacks from a time not long ago

[@JPH11]

This looks absolutely incredible! I wish DCS graphics were as good as this.

[@plat216]

mfs only has better environment, as for the actual aircraft and within the cockpit, DCS is vastly superior

[@hresvelgr7193]

DCS graphics are better then MSFS in most areas. The only area where it is competitive is the environment

[@roxout5743]

@@hresvelgr7193 how so lmao? the only area where DCS graphics compete with MSFS ones are clouds, which are arguably more realistic looking on DCS, however their implementation is rather bare bones, no wind simulation (they are static), no customizability like MSFS clouds, and a loads of other issues come with them such as performance hit, jumping/dancing clouds (very annoying, even more in VR), Zindex issues (where you can see particles like contrails that are supposed to be behind the clouds for example), etc

[@roxout5743]

@@plat216 true, but environnement constitues about 70% of what you're going to be looking at when flying

[@hresvelgr7193]

@@roxout5743 DCS aircraft modules look orders of magnitude better then the MSFS counterpart, with the exception of the Heatblur F-14. Almost all vehicles in DCS look better then MSFS vehicles. There is no comparison between DCS and MSFS vehicles Your information on clouds in DCS is completely outdated. They are not static, they move with the wind, they are customizable, they do not jump or dance and you cannot see contrails behind them

[@EaglefireflyGaming]

LETS GO

[@DopaMinus]

probably the most high fidelity aircraft in the flight simulator

[@magicfox9822]

Beautiful module, i bought and can't stop flying it. I only whish that the jester assisted startup also had a mode that circled the switches and controls that jester calls out. I don't come from dcs so i don't know where to put my hands

[@rawnchydeard4669]

The best part about this aircraft is that if you fly below 500’, Jester turns it into a convertible one seater. Gotta fix that bug. But damn this thing is pretty.

[@CWLemoine]

TOMCATS!

[@Billy-sm3uu]

Can't wait to fly my Tomcat to my home

[@davedice4688]

Epic AF

[@agidotexe7167]

Its trippy seeing our baby in MSFS, it looks just like it does in DCS (obviously) but man its still weird, like it flew through a portal into another game

[@NuclearFalcon146]

I know right? I won't be flying mine through that portal, but that is still trippy to see. I'd rather have my weapons than the entire world map LOL!

[@Tuhoeterra]

portal back to 06/12/1941 ?😷😷

[@agidotexe7167]

@@Tuhoeterra oh shii

[@agidotexe7167]

@@NuclearFalcon146 100%

[@NuclearFalcon146]

@@agidotexe7167 Only thing is that in MSFS it will obviously be "demilitarized". I'll stay in DCS and keep my fully functional AIM-54s, other weapons, and radar.

[@guillaumegrosjean6327]

Thank you very much, great work 👍🏻 I have just 2 little questions : 1st question Are there updates coming up soon or later because there are some buttons that don’t work such as : 1 - Hyd Transfer Pump (we can’t switch the button to Shuttoff or Normal) 2 - Emergency Flight Hydraulics switch (we can only switch the button to Auto(low) or Low) 3 - The Wing Sweep switch on the right side of the right throttle (when I tried to switch it to Manual and sweep the wings to 50 degrees because Jester told to do so, nothing happened) 2nd question Is the F14 flight model the same of the DCS F14 version ?

[@BlueSky_fur]

This makes me dream of dcs having these types of weather simulation and graphics 🥲

[@norrsken9608]

Looks awesome! 🎉 Will the Viggen come to MSFS also?

[@piolin23000]

a wiwi tenia que ser Heatblur, the master of the F-14 Tomcat, pero su mayor potencial lo demuestra en el Tomcat de DCS

[@3.7brothers32]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

[@StingrayMM20]

So when you're showing footage from the POV of the RIO, does that mean... Shared cockpit feature out of the box? 😲

[@GabyFREE]

Best Jetfighter ever!!!

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

To bring such a high fidelity DCS model of the Tomcat into MSFS is a massive achievement. There is every reason for a military aircraft to exist in this sim platform, to think, we can enjoy flying her all over the world with live weather. Fantastic.

[@CCitis]

Wow... insta buy

[@falmatrix2r]

Imagine a MS Combat Flight Sim using the modern MSFS engine, drop that F14 in it, I’d instant buy

[@DominatorPlayer]

insta bought!. any plans on developing the F-14D Super tomcat?

[@emildufour2568]

HUGE THANKS GUYS

[@HesTNTonPMS]

Dino is a beast !

[@RED-qp7iu]

I cant wait for the F-14D in DCS

[@harlont]

I'm in! Looks amazing. Love flying the DCS version and this should be a blast, as well!

[@SorryImFromOhio]

Are the gages new looking in MSFS? Or are they the worn out kind like in DCS?

[@chickennugget_32]

funny how jester bails out when he gets scared just like in the real game

[@JB_Hobbies]

Nice

[@michaeleiter6603]

What is the name of this awesome song??

[@hazza1388]

I emailed HeatBlur and they came back saying the audiotune was specifically created for trailers (I'm not sure if it was specific for this one tho) and so it isn't otherwise publicly available.

[@michaeleiter6603]

@@hazza1388 Thats why no one knows anything about this song!

[@almightyIrie]

DCS fans: DCS sooo much better than MSFS in EVERY REGARD MSFS fans: MSFS is the best flight sim EVER MADE Heatblur: Fuck that, let's get this moneeey!! to be fair, both sims got their pros and cons and i'd like to see more cross platform ventures (if you can call it that) from beloved developers for the one or another sim.. way to go, HB, i like what i see!

[@NuclearFalcon146]

Honestly releasing for both is a smart move to get money. It is a good product that appeals to both of those audiences and I say this as one who is in the DCS camp (I'm too much of a "murder hobo" to play MSFS and would rather have my weapons than access to the entire world).

[@telecleez]

I can't speak toward MSFS but in DCS the 14 is awesome and it looks just as good here...just one question... Is the RIO gonna eject at random times as well?

[@cadenfabbricino7039]

niceeee

[@McFreddie22]

That’s great and all but where do I pick it up?????? It says “sold out” on the your website

[@user-qo4oz8mc1c]

The cloud graphics are great, do I need to install a separate mode?

[@roninjedi2494]

Hopefully this just gives heatblur more money for DCS because that’s where the true military aviation nerds fly

[@kraziivan_]

is it basically the same plane from DCS? I may have to get this here as well.

[@jakeaviator1515]

Coming to X-PLANE 12 soon! That will be the best performance ever!