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--Configuration--

2x AIM-9X Sidewinder
4x AIM-120D AMRAAM

--Non-VR Controls--

AG1:Exterior Lights
AG2:Fold Wings
AG3:Hook
AG4:Refueling Probe
AG5:Speed Brake
AG6:Jettison EWP
AG7:Jettison Sidewinders
AG8:Toggle Canopy
VTOL Down:Flaps
Trim:Trim

--VR Controls--

Master Arm:Arm Missiles and Guns
Interior lights:Interior Lights

--How to Start up Engines--

1.activate "Battery"(Right Console)
2.activate "LGen" and "RGen"(Right Console)
3.Wait for 9 seconds and then activate "LEngine" and "REngine"(Left Console)

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

is a twin-engine, carrier-capable, multirole fighter aircraft that has been a cornerstone of modern naval aviation. It is a larger and more advanced derivative of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, designed to replace the older F-14 Tomcat, as well as supplement earlier models of the F/A-18. Below is a summary of its development and history:

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Development and Origins

1980s: The U.S. Navy began seeking a replacement for aging F-14 Tomcats and A-6 Intruders. While the initial plan involved the cancelled A-12 Avenger II program, budget constraints led to the development of an enhanced version of the F/A-18 Hornet.

1992: The "Super Hornet" program began with McDonnell Douglas (later acquired by Boeing in 1997). The aim was to create an aircraft with greater range, payload, survivability, and maintainability than the original Hornet.

First Flight: The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet flew its maiden flight on November 29, 1995.

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Design and Features

The Super Hornet shares a resemblance to its predecessor but features several significant upgrades:

Larger Airframe: The Super Hornet is about 20% larger than the F/A-18 Hornet, allowing for more fuel capacity and increased payload.

Advanced Avionics: It includes upgraded radar systems, such as the APG-79 AESA radar, which provides improved situational awareness and targeting capabilities.

Reduced Radar Cross-Section: Enhanced stealth features were integrated, including a redesigned airframe and engine inlets.

Engines: It uses the General Electric F414 engines, offering increased power compared to the original F/A-18.

Variants:

F/A-18E: Single-seat version.

F/A-18F: Two-seat version, often used for strike missions.

EA-18G Growler: A specialized electronic warfare variant.

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Operational History

1999: Entered service with the U.S. Navy, replacing older F-14 Tomcats and some F/A-18C/D models.

2000s: Widely deployed in conflicts, including the Iraq War and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The Super Hornet demonstrated its versatility in air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance missions.

Global Use: Aside from the U.S. Navy, the Super Hornet is also used by other countries, notably Australia, which operates the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.

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Modern Upgrades

Block III Super Hornet: Introduced in the late 2010s, this upgrade includes an advanced cockpit system, conformal fuel tanks, improved stealth, and extended service life.

Role in Carrier Air Wings: The Super Hornet remains a critical component of the U.S. Navy’s carrier air wings, filling both fighter and strike roles.

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Key Specifications

Crew: 1 (F/A-18E) or 2 (F/A-18F)

Length: 60.3 feet (18.5 m)

Wingspan: 44.9 feet (13.68 m)

Max Speed: Mach 1.8 (1,190 mph or 1,915 km/h)

Range: 1,275 nautical miles (2,346 km)

Weapons:

20 mm M61A2 Vulcan cannon

Air-to-air missiles (AIM-9, AIM-120)

Air-to-ground munitions (JDAM, Harpoon, HARM)

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The Super Hornet has proven itself as a reliable, flexible, and capable aircraft, ensuring air superiority and multi-role capabilities for modern naval aviation.

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Gawr Gura

is a virtual YouTuber affiliated with Hololive English. She is a member of Hololive English – Myth (stylized as HoloMyth), alongside Takanashi Kiara [ja] (??????), Mori Calliope, Ninomae Ina'nis [ja] (?????), and Watson Amelia. She debuted on September 13, 2020, and has since become the most subscribed virtual YouTuber, amassing over 4 million subscribers. Her livestreams focus on entertainment, and primarily consist of Let's Plays, karaoke, and chats with the audience. Gura is often called "Same-chan" in Japan, same (??) meaning shark.

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