F-14 CADC

A Garrett-manufactured F-14A dual channel central air data computer (CADC)

The F-14's Central Air Data Computer, also abbreviated as CADC, computes altitude, vertical speed, air speed, and mach number from sensor inputs such as pitot and static pressure and temperature.[1] From 1968 to 1970, the first CADC to use custom digital integrated circuits was developed for the F-14.[2]

  1. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. DIANE Publishing. Oct 1, 1987. p. 63. ISBN 9780941375108.
  2. ^ Holt, Raymond; Sorge, Leo (2017). The Accidental Engineer. Lulu.com. p. 36. ISBN 9781387313488. Archived from the original on 26 December 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2020.