McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet V3.0
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Despite losing to the YF-16 in the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) Program in the late 1960’s, the YF-17 would be selected by the Navy to be developed into its premiere multirole fighter, the F/A-18 Hornet. Intended as a lower-cost alternative to the F-14, the F/A-18 is more reliable and requires less maintenance. Thanks to its large control surfaces, prominent leading edge root extensions, and advanced fly-by-wire system, the F/A-18 possesses high AOA capability and low speed maneuverability. The F/A-18C incorporates improved avionics, including the ability to carry the AIM-120 AMRAAM. Since the introduction of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, the F/A-18C/D and older models have been nicknamed "Legacy" Hornets.

The F/A-18C was operated by the US Navy and continues to be operated by select units of the US Marine Corps, but is being phased out in favor of the F/A-18E/F and F-35B/C; in Australian service, the F/A-18C has also been replaced by the F-35A. Switzerland, Canada, Spain, Malaysia, Kuwait, and Finland continue to operate F/A-18C’s. Read more…

Features

• Funky-by-wire stabilization (FBW)
• Auto maneuvering flaps
• Aerial refueling (drogue)
• Auto aileron trim
• Folding wings
• G-limiter (+7.5, -3)
• Uses WBD V2.10.12
  

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Specifications
Country of Origin: United States
Role: Multirole fighter
Crew: 1
Powerplant: 2x F404-GE-402 (49 kN dry, 79 kN w/ afterburner, each)
Fuel: ~35 min w/ military power
Armament: 1x M61A1 Vulcan (578 rounds)
Livery: Sp. USMC VMFA-232 “Red Devils”

Configurations
Def.Config Multirole, PGM (GPS, Laser), Extended range
2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x GBU-38 JDAM, 2x GBU-54 LJDAM, 2x Drop tank (+~14 min), 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 1x AN/AAQ-28 LITENING, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Alt.Config.1 Air superiority, Extended range
2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 4x AIM-7M Sparrow, 2x Drop tank, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Alt.Config.2 Air superiority late, Extended range
2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 6x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 2x Drop tank, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Alt.Config.3 Multirole, AGM (Laser), PGM (GPS, Laser), Extended range
2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 1x AGM-65E Maverick, 2x GBU-38 JDAM, 2x GBU-12 Paveway II, 1x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 1x AN/AAQ-28 LITENING, 1x Drop tank

Alt.Config.4 SEAD, AGM (Anti-rad.), Extended range
2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x AGM-88C HARM, 2x Drop tank, 2x AIM-120C AMRAAM

Alt.Config.5 Anti-ship, ASM, Extended range
2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x AGM-84D Harpoon, 2x Drop tank, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Alt.Config.6 Multirole, Dumb bombs
2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 4x Mk83 LDGP, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 1x Mk84 LDGP, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Clean Clean
60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Bandit Enemy AI
2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 2x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 60x Chaff, 60x Flares

Author’s Notes

• Controls included in craft instructions.
• Prone to tail strikes; read the craft instructions and only give slight taps of pitch.
• Alt.Config.3 is asymmetrical and you will need to counteract with right yaw on takeoff/landing.

XML Changelog

• 08/02/2025 V3.0: Initial Release.

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