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F/A-18C Hornet V2.0

95.2k ReinMcDeer  3.1 years ago
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This wasn't meant to be a Platinum special, but since this is a remake of the first fighter jet I posted after my heiatus, I guess it's kind of fitting. Except I have something else in the works for celebrating Platinum. >:)

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
Country of Origin: United States of America
Role: Multirole Fighter
Crew: 1
Armament: 1x M61A1 Vulcan
Payload: 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 4x GBU-38 JDAM, 2x Drop Tank, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 1x AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Targeting Pod
Alt.Config.1: 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 4x AIM-7M Sparrow, 3x Drop Tank
Alt.Config.2: 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 10x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 1x Drop Tank
Alt.Config.3: 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x AGM-65E Maverick, 4x Mk82 Bomb, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 1x AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Targeting Pod
Alt.Config.4: 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 2x AGM-88 HARM, 2x AGM-154C JSOW, 2x AIM-120C AMRAAM, 1x Drop Tank
Alt.Config.5: 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 4x LAU-10 Rocket Pod, 2x GBU-38 JDAM, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 1x AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Targeting Pod
Alt.Config.6: 2x AIM-9M Sidewinder, 4x Mk83 Bomb, 2x AIM-7M Sparrow, 1x Drop Tank
Livery: Standard US Navy Gray

Controls
Normal Throttle/Pitch/Roll/Yaw/Landing Gear
Fire Guns: Fire 1x 20mm M61A1 Vulcan
AG1: Lights
AG2: Arrestor Hook
Hardpoint activation groups are numbered from the wingtip to fuselage and
front to back.
AG3: Wingtip Hardpoint AIM-9M Manual Release
AG4: Wing Hardpoint 1A/B GBU-38 Manual Release
AG5: Wing Hardpoint 2 Drop Tank Release
AG6: Fuselage Hardpoint 1 AIM-7M Manual Release
VTOL: Elevator Adjustment (Inverted)
Trim: Flaps (Inverted)
Cam1: Left Wing View
Cam2: Right Wing View
Cam3: Targeting Pod View

Author's Notes
- I recommend using the Zoom Mod by MOPCKOEDNISHE and 5 FOV for the targeting pod camera.
- The FT used in the LANTIRN targeting pod comes from nafeij's Auto-Stabilized Target-Tracking Camera.
- The targeting pod camera works best on targets that are ahead of the aircraft.
- Doesn't make the best use of the new beta features since this build was started before the beta came out. (And I'm lazy.)
- Will replace old version if you do not change the name.
- The fuel on this plane is unlimited.
- The ammo on the gun is unlimited.

In-Game Name (For Reference): [RD] FA-18C

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Successors 5 airplane(s) +21 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 36.0ft (11.0m)
  • Length 52.2ft (15.9m)
  • Height 14.6ft (4.4m)
  • Empty Weight 24,205lbs (10,979kg)
  • Loaded Weight 35,078lbs (15,911kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.018
  • Wing Loading 44.8lbs/ft2 (218.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 782.4ft2 (72.7m2)
  • Drag Points 1972

Parts

  • Number of Parts 294
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 1,461
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    25.6k Maverick09

    @ReinMcDeer I hope @WHNineTripleOne makes a cockpit for this. Also please consider making an updated version!

    +1 1.2 years ago
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    Please update this.

    1.3 years ago
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    太重

    2.8 years ago
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    Not sure why does the low physics part has damage when landing at the aircraft carrier

    3.0 years ago
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    95.2k ReinMcDeer

    @Sm10684 I'm not sure adding more fuel to the fire will help. They probably don't care :/

    3.1 years ago
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    95.2k ReinMcDeer

    @CaptainSquadronLeaderX go ahead :)

    +1 3.1 years ago
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    Incredible

    3.1 years ago
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    @ReinMcDeer can you make one with a refueling probe, nice work btw!

    3.1 years ago
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    15.4k Kangy

    Haha :) @ReinMcDeer

    +1 3.1 years ago
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    95.2k ReinMcDeer

    @Kangy It's in the game's name :P

    +2 3.1 years ago
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    15.4k Kangy

    Nah all good
    Also the AoA is a bit off as well
    But this is SP and we should keep it simple where possible right? :) @ReinMcDeer

    +2 3.1 years ago
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    95.2k ReinMcDeer

    @Kangy yeah, i might have overdone it :/, luckily thats an easy FT fix

    +1 3.1 years ago
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    15.4k Kangy

    Looks good, doesn’t fly realistically except for the roll rate
    I mean come on, a Hornet doesn’t sit at 500 kp/h in a 30° climb! The Tomcat would still be in service if that was the case!
    All things set aside this has a nice and smooth look
    One other thing make sure you use some more ft on the gear as it warps through the doors which close first thing is the raising process.
    Good stuff, just gotta do a bit more work to get it there!

    +1 3.1 years ago
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    95.2k ReinMcDeer

    @SyntheticL Thanks! Congrats to you as well

    @ThatKindaWeeb Man you guys are missing out then

    +1 3.1 years ago
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    33.0k SyntheticL

    kongrats on plat :P
    chad plane i like it its better than mine ahahahah

    +1 3.1 years ago
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    @ReinMcDeer not even the beta :/

    3.1 years ago
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    95.2k ReinMcDeer

    @ThatKindaWeeb Not even the beta? Hope the update comes out soon for you guys then.

    3.1 years ago
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    @ReinMcDeer Don't leave me hanging, I wanna fly it too (mobile doesn't have the update yet)

    3.1 years ago
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    95.2k ReinMcDeer

    @Lightsaber70 @Falco7 You do, this uses fuselage cutting

    3.1 years ago
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    Clean

    +1 3.1 years ago
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    @Falco7 don't need it for this one

    3.1 years ago
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    1,690 FalcoOne

    Damn I still don't have 1.11 update. . .

    3.1 years ago
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    95.2k ReinMcDeer

    @BeastHunter

    +1 3.1 years ago