General Dynamics Model 44 VFX (F-14 alternative)

[ConnieTheTomcat]

I'm looking for General Dynamics' entry into the Navy's VFX program, I found info on the 303, 225, and the 507 but I can't seem to find anything on General Dynamics. From what I've read on the internet it seems to be a smaller version of the failed F-111B with a large folding vertical stabilizer. If I could get diagrams and pictures it would be great - as well as any information on its development.

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

You are looking for the Convair Model 44.

The general VFX topic has some images. If you want more on the Model 44, you should obtain Tony Buttler's American Secret Projects: Fighters and Interceptors, 1945-1978. Its out of print, but there will be a revised edition printed in the future.

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/threads/usn-vfx-competition-alternatives-to-the-f-14.229/

 

[Archibald]

OMG... a baby Tomcat still with a single F-111B fin ! How cute !

 

[ConnieTheTomcat]

You are looking for the Convair Model 44.

The general VFX topic has some images. If you want more on the Model 44, you should obtain Tony Buttler's American Secret Projects: Fighters and Interceptors, 1945-1978. Its out of print, but there will be a revised edition printed in the future.

Thanks, it feels criminal to find all this information for free

 

[overscan (PaulMM)]

You are looking for the Convair Model 44.

The general VFX topic has some images. If you want more on the Model 44, you should obtain Tony Buttler's American Secret Projects: Fighters and Interceptors, 1945-1978. Its out of print, but there will be a revised edition printed in the future.

Thanks, it feels criminal to find all this information for free

Well if you really feel like it, you can donate to the forum maintenance fund

 

[Scott Kenny]

Looks like a chubby F-111 (obviously scaled down a bit)

 

[thefrecklepuny]

Looks like F-111 tailplane, engine arrangement and vertical tail mated with F-14 wings and undercarriage.