F-14 Tomcat:   
History   
Specifications   
Bureau Numbers   
Walk-Around Details   
Squadrons   
Photos   
Books   
Memorabilia   

Other Topics:   
Grumman A/C   
EXTRA 400   
A/C Photos   
Links   
Guestbook   
Credits   
The Author   

LANTIRN Pod



The LANTIRN (Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infra Red for Night) pod system has enhanced the F-14s all-weather and night attack capabilities well into the next century. The Tomcats capability for carrying iron-bombs is improved by the ability to perform precision strikes and deliver laser-guided ammunition without the assistance of another aircraft. An infrared sensor is used to track and zoom in on targets using the Combat Targeting Modes. An Eye-Safe Targeting Mode is used for training exercises. The LANTIRN system enables even more accurate delivery of unguided bombs, since the crew can use the laser to determine the range to the target. This information is feeded by the LANTIRN pod to the aircraft's fire control system. Apart from the land target attack mode the LANTIRN pod has also an air-to-air mode. With the LANTIRN pod installed, the F-14 can fly a maximum speed of Mach 1.3. Currently each F-14 squadron is in the process of modifying a number of their F-14s to carry the LANTIRN pod. A total of 75 pods are planned for use in the whole F-14 fleet.

LANTIRN Features:
  • 8.1-inch-aperture FLIR for long-range target acquisition
  • Wide-Field-Of-View FLIR (6 x 6 degrees) for target detection and tracking
  • Narrow-Field-Of-View FLIR (1.7 x 1.7 degrees) for target selection and lock-on
  • Dual-mode automatic target tracker
  • Operational altitude up to 40,000 ft



Specifications:
  • Length 98 in
  • Diameter 15 in
  • Weight 549 lbs
  • Power 7.2 kVa
    Click on image-icons to view an enlarged photo:

       


    All graphics Copyright © Torsten Anft



Top of the page

F-14 Tomcat Walk-Around Details:
4-Side View | Access Panels | AGM-88 HARM | AIM-7 Sparrow | AIM-9 Sidewinder | AIM-54 Phoenix
AIM-120 AMRAAM | AIM-54 Rail | Aircraft Systems | Air Inlet | AN/ALQ-167 ECM Pod | Arresting Hook
ARI | Baggage Container | Beaver Tail | Bombracks | Carrier Landing Pattern | Chaff & Flare Dispenser
Chinpods | Cluster Bombs | Cockpit Interior | Combat Training Pod | Crew Ladder | Cut Away Drwg.
DFCS | Dimensions | ECM Fairings | Ejection Seats | Engine | Engine Compart. Ventilation
Expanded Chaff Adapter | External Fuel Tank | Fuel Tank Locations | Fuel Tank Rack | Glove Vane
Grounding | Horiz. Stabilizers | Iron Bombs | Jack & Hoist & Tie-Down Points | JDAM | LANTIRN Pod
Laser Guided Bombs | Laser Guided Training Round | LAU-138 Chaff Dispenser | M61-A1 Cannon
Mainlanding Gear | Material Distribution | Multi-purpose Pylon | Noselanding Gear | Paint Schemes
Parachute Flares | Pocket Checklist | Practice Bombs | Radar | Refueling Probe | Sensor Probes
Speedbrake | Spinchute | Tact. Air Launched Decoy | TARPS Pod | Test & Eval. Equipment
Tow Bar Adapter | Tow Target | Ventral Fins | Walleye missile | Walkaround | Weapons List
Weapon Stations | Windshield Rain Removal | Wing Control Surfaces | Wing Glove Sealing Plates
Wing Fences | Wing Sweep Mechanism | Zuni Rockets & Pod -- Abbreviations

F-14 Tomcat:
History | Specifications | Bureau Numbers | Walk-Around | Squadrons | Photos | Books | Memorabilia

Other Topics:
Grumman Aircraft | EXTRA 400 | Aircraft Photos | Links | Credits | Guestbook | The Author

Start Page    Foreword    FAQ    Updates


Copyright © 1997-2001 by Torsten Anft