McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D Hornet V3.2.0
Blue Angels
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Formed in 1946, the US Navy Blue Angels are the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, representing both the US Navy and Marine Corps in its personnel. They perform at various airfields and major cities across the United States, as well as in Canada. Their demonstrations consist of six aircraft, four forming the main Diamond and the remaining two acting as Solos. A twin-seat aircraft is used to transport the show's narrator and give VIP rides to members of the press and "key influencers." Through their flight demonstrations, the Blue Angels showcase the professionalism of the US Navy and Marine Corps.

The Blue Angels flew the Legacy F/A-18A and F/A-18C as their primary demonstration aircraft from 1986 to 2020, which succeeded the Douglas A-4F Skyhawk. Since 2020, the Blue Angels have replaced their Legacy Hornets with the more modern F/A-18E Super Hornet. Read more…

Features

• Funky-by-wire stabilization (FBW)
• Auto maneuvering flaps
• Aerial refueling (drogue)
• Auto aileron trim
• Aerobatic smoke
• G-limiter (+7.5, -3)

Specifications
Country of Origin: United States
Role: Multirole fighter
Crew: 1 (C) / 2 (D)
Powerplant: 2x F404-GE-402 (49 kN dry, 79 kN w/ afterburner, each)
Fuel: ~35 min w/ military power
Livery: Sp. US Navy “Blue Angels”

Configurations
Def.Config Aerobatics
Aerobatic smoke (~2 min)

F/A-18D Twin-seater
Aerobatic smoke (~2 min)

Author’s Notes

• Controls included in craft instructions.
• Prone to tail strikes; read the craft instructions and only give slight taps of pitch.
• Hold down the release countermeasures button to have a continuous trail of smoke. Avoid pressing the release countermeasures button while the smoke is active to optimize the smoke time.
• Fuel load is set to half to increase maneuverability.

XML Changelog
*Version synced with F/A-18C Hornet.

• 08/24/2025 V3.2.0: Initial Release.

In-Game Name: [RD G4] F A-18C -Blue Angels-