Nope, nothing like that…because if the enemy got that protocol / code!!…see from time 8:39…
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@BeachAV8R can/do the rockets cause compressor stalls?
I’ve only gotten compressor stalls so far when flying behind the tanker and experiencing the wake turbulence. Heatblur feels it is over-modeled at the current state…so I’m sure it will be tweaked.
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I have no idea if the Turkey would’ve had issues with that or not, but it was/is an issue with the AH-64 which is why they don’t load rockets on the #2 and #3 stations often, coupled with restrictions on rocket rate of fire. Might be different for fast moving jets, but the gasses could cause compressor surges and stalls from the smoke.
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That’s an Amazing Shot!! Thx
yep, looks to me more like A-7 shot than F-14 
I recall that when shooting an AIM-9, the F-14A was susceptible to compressor stalls. Happened once in my squadron during a middle shoot.
Is that replicated?
I’ve not experienced a compressor stall during any missile shots. Only during wake turbulence that I’ve noticed.
I am by no means an expert but I think that was solved for the B model, which might be why @Beachav8r hasnt encountered it yet.
TO be clear, I didn’t mean remote control of that function, but instead a function where the jet itself auto detects the seat ejection, and shuts down the engines.
“Man, I wish we were as cool as the guys in that Hawkeye” ~Tomcat flight crew.
To be fair, the F-14A’s TF30s were susceptible to compressor stalls if:
-Someone within a 2 mile radius sneezed
-maneuvering like a fighter plane was attempted
-they were turned on
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Actually, the B should be suspect to it, but perhaps not as critical. What happens is you get unburnt propellant from the rocket motor sucked into the intake which can act as a booster and surge the engine. Alternatively, the gasses can cause some disruption of oxygen flow and cause a stall. Once again, I don’t know if most jets have to worry about this as much as rotary wing does, but the guidance for the AH-64 was pre-Mod 6 Mk66 motors were one rocket per side at a time, with a firing limit of 1 second between launches. Supposedly the Mod 6 version of the motor reduced this problem, but the documents still spec the firing limit.
Would it be an issue for the Turkey is the real question. I’d imagine in certain regimes of flight it might be a concern, but I can’t speak for how much debris the AIM-9, AIM-7, AIM-54, and Zuni rockets kick out and how much of that might cause an issue. It is rather elementary and low priority, of course… But due to my understanding of the way things work with the AH-64, I tend to be paranoid about putting rockets and missiles close to my intakes, even if it’s not simulated!
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How about the cannon ? I know it’s not like the A-10 but there must be some propellant expelled
Someone probably has the facts on that, but we do know the gun purge vents were redesigned at least once, though I am not sure if that was due to gun issues or problems with the engines.
I was just trying to be funny. That said, I’m pretty sure no aircraft has anything like that…not really necessary and too susceptible to something going wrong. 
no worries, just a curiosity 
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@BeachAV8R Quick question Chris, are the pilot and RIO names and callsigns on the canopy customizable? Or are they baked into the specific livery? BTW love your Tomcat pics!
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@damson great question I have been wondering the very same thing!