This is an enhanced development of the Super Hornet to give it an edge over the competition.
Introducing my own interpretation the F/A-18F Super Hornet Block III...
This aircraft was one of my projects to be part of my Super Hornet Collection. The Super Hornet slowly became a favorite when I saw that it has a lot of potential and has matured a lot during its development. The current loadout is mainly for anti-ship missions. Also added Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs) on the fuselage to give it more fuel and the cockpit has a new touchscreen feature with interactable buttons and switches (not functioning, BTW) based on some of the photos I've seen about the aircraft. Also added a LANTIRN Pod made by TheGreatOneinTF on the starboard fuselage.
The Same Main Controls and Activation Groups as most of my Super Hornets:
A & D = Ailerons
W & S = Elevators
Q & E = Rudder
AG1 = Arrestor Hook
AG2 = Folding Wings
AG3 = Flaps Down
AG4 = Air Brake
AG5 = Drop Tank
AG6 = Drop Those Tax Payer Funded Weapons Systems
AG7 = Retract The Catapult Launch Bar
AG8 = Master Arm and Activate AOA Limiter
VTOL Down = Locks the control surfaces into position
Trim = For Trim Controls
Landing Gear = Gears and Cockpit Raiser
Brake = Aerodynamic Deflection Rudders
Credit goes to @Rakoval500k for the AGM-158 JASSM, @TheGreatOneinTF for LANTIRN Pod and EngineerOtaku for the F/A-18 Hornet as the base for the Super Hornet...
I have a huge collection of Super Hornets in my inventory...
Note: AGM-158 JAASM has interesting feature where it doesn't require you to point your nose to a target to acquire a lock. Just select a target of interest and press the fire button, then the missile will just home in to the target and they won't detect the lock...
I recommend this forum here: https://www.simpleplanes.com/Forums/View/1264990/Auto-lock-missiles-and-how-to-make-them
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 46.8ft (14.3m)
- Length 60.1ft (18.3m)
- Height 15.7ft (4.8m)
- Empty Weight 38,055lbs (17,261kg)
- Loaded Weight 61,350lbs (27,828kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.186
- Wing Loading 66.5lbs/ft2 (324.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 923.0ft2 (85.7m2)
- Drag Points 9618
Parts
- Number of Parts 1195
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 4,119
@Cutters127 can you make one with the missile pod?
@Hmdzzz
E Variant: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/DxopUc/Boeing-FA-18E-Super-Hornet-Block-III-Low-Parts
F Variant: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/W7h4Ab/Boeing-FA-18F-Super-Hornet-Block-III-Low-Parts
XT Variant: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/vbz87m/Boeing-FA-18XT-Advanced-Super-Hornet-Low-Parts
Low part version??