Updated version here:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/aHlG5e/F-A-18C-Hornet
This aircraft is a homage to my childhood as I first became interested in aviation. Back in 2010 I got my first flight simulator (FSX) and fell in love with the F-18. Recently the game went on sale on steam so I got it to relive all those memories then I decided to make one here. It features a nice afterburner, tailhook, and folding wings. Armament includes two wingtip Guardians two fuselage mounted Interceptors, two Boom 50s, four Infernos, and a nose mounted 20mm Vulcan Minigun. I tried to get as much detail in while keeping the part count low and coincidentally this happens to be my best performing aircraft I've ever built so I hope you enjoy!
AG1: Afterburner
AG2: Extend/Retract Tailhook
AG3: Fold Wings
AG4: Release Fuel Tank
AG7: Lights
VTOL: Flaps
Enjoy!
P.S. If theres any way to stop wings from wobbling so much when pitching up or down I'd love to know as I couldn't seem to stop it from happening in this build.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 31.7ft (9.7m)
- Length 40.1ft (12.2m)
- Height 11.3ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 26,576lbs (12,054kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.058
- Wing Loading 31.0lbs/ft2 (151.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 858.4ft2 (79.8m2)
- Drag Points 6293
Parts
- Number of Parts 212
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 1,120
@Vayloz I made an updated version:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/aHlG5e/F-A-18C-Hornet
@Vayloz Thanks for the tip! I'm working on an updated version that already has a custom nose landing gear with launch bar, extending air refueling probe, and more accurate rudder shape.
Love it. Took all the weapons off, and Absolutely Loved it! Nice Job!
@noobs Are you playing on mobile? I play on PC and have high physics settings.. it may have something to do with that as when I go in slow motion mode the wheels pop through for whatever reason.
@newb You really want that F-22 don't you? I'm still working out how the doors will work and how to make it actually line up correctly and keep it's shape. So far a lot of other Raptor's I've seen are built hollow and I've never done that yet.
Wheels are showing
This is so cool! I think you can make the F-22 Raptor now
Amazing!
nice work!