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[PEA] MDD F/A-18C Hornet

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Part Efficient Aircraft - Fighter
About:

A 4th generation fighter, originally a contender for the LWF program, converted into a fighter designed to be easy to maintain in the rough sea. With Multirole capability in mind, the airframe can easily perform many roles, while still being maneuverable enough to be a capable dogfighter.


Controls:

*Normal Controls. Trim is present. VTOL down controls flaps. Pull below half for HALF, pull max down for FULL.

Activation Groups:
4 - Drop Tanks (That are present on Configurations)
5 - Deploy Airbrakes
7 - Deploy Tailhook


Features:
  • Relatively realistic performing aircraft for a cheap part cost;
  • Fully simulated flap system;
  • Carrier capable, though due to PEA limitations, wing fold is not present;
  • Control dampen FBW system - to make flying easier;
  • Control surface gradual effectiveness degrade to mach.


Configurations:
  • Configuration 1 - Clean
    IGN: [PEA] FA-18C - 66 Parts
    60× Flares, 60× Chaffs

  • Configuration 2 - Air Superiority Configuration
    IGN: [PEA] FA-18C [Fig.1] - [!] 98 Parts [!]
    6× AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM (AR-AA-Medium), 2× AIM-9X Sidewinder (IR-AA-Short), 3× 330gal. Ext Tank, 60× Flares, 60× Chaffs

  • Configuration 3 - Strike Package Configuration
    IGN: [PEA] FA-18C [Fig.2] - 84 Parts
    2× AIM-7M Sparrow (SAR-AA-Medium), 2× AIM-9M Sidewinder (IR-AA-Short), 4× Mk.84 (UG-AG-Bomb2000lb), 1× 330gal. Ext. Tank, 60× Flares, 60× Chaffs

  • Configuration 4 - SEAD Configuration
    IGN: [PEA] FA-18C [Fig.3] - 92 Parts
    2× AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM (AR-AA-Medium), AIM-132 ASRAAM (IR-AA-Short), 2× AGM-88E AARGM (PR-AG-ARM), 3× 330gal. Ext. Tank, 60× Flares, 60× Chaffs

  • Configuration 5 - Anti Ship Configuration
    IGN: [PEA] FA-18C [Fig.4] - 89 Parts
    2× AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM (AR-AA-Medium), 2× AIM-9M Sidewinder (IR-AA-Short), 2× AGM-84E SLAM (EO/INS-AG-AShM), 2× 330gal. Ext. Tank, 1× AN/AWW-13 ADL Pod, 60× Flares, 60× Chaffs


General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s) +7 bonus
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 38.1ft (11.6m)
  • Length 56.1ft (17.1m)
  • Height 15.4ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 24,744lbs (11,224kg)
  • Loaded Weight 34,210lbs (15,517kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.719
  • Wing Loading 69.4lbs/ft2 (338.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 493.2ft2 (45.8m2)
  • Drag Points 428

Parts

  • Number of Parts 66
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 492