Phantom-II development story

Pechs1 wrote :

The biggest probelm I saw was flap/slat lockout. A
potentially superior system, designed well, with crappy components. The
slats in the F-4S never gave anybody any headaches. The F-14, a common
problem that could really bite you blue water, around the CV.

Could you explain what was the flap/slat problem of the F-14 ?

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Sergio

sergio- Could you explain what was the flap/slat problem of the F-14 ?
BRBR

In a nutshell, if the LE slats were forced to reverse direction quickly, a
torque tube broke, and 'system' said no more movement of the slats...they
stayed at that position. If the configuration was certain ways, it precluded a
CV recovery. Why lots of F-14 pilots used manual slat deployment when fighting
it.

They just needed stronger components and a smarter deployment schedule but the
jet was pretty 'basic', not electronic at all, ala the F-16/8.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer

Thanks, Commander.

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Sergio