FA-18 Hornet

ADDON : Project Legacy - F/A-18 Hornet

CONTACT INFORMATION :

firewill0@gmail.com

REQUIRED ADDONS:

ARMA3 FIR AirWeaponSystem US

DESCRIPTION :

The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation). Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and Northrop, the F/A-18 was derived from the latter's YF-17 in the 1970s for use by the United States Navy and Marine Corps. The Hornet is also used by the air forces of several other nations, and since 1986, by the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.

The F/A-18 has a top speed of Mach 1.8 (1,034 knots, 1,190 mph or 1,915 km/h at 40,000 ft or 12,200 m). It can carry a wide variety of bombs and missiles, including air-to-air and air-to-ground, supplemented by the 20-mm M61 Vulcan cannon. It is powered by two General Electric F404 turbofan engines, which give the aircraft a high thrust-to-weight ratio. The F/A-18 has excellent aerodynamic characteristics, primarily attributed to its leading-edge extensions. The fighter's primary missions are fighter escort, fleet air defense, suppression of enemy air defenses, air interdiction, close air support, and aerial reconnaissance. Its versatility and reliability have proven it to be a valuable carrier asset, though it has been criticized for its lack of range and payload compared to its earlier contemporaries, such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat in the fighter and strike fighter role, and the Grumman A-6 Intruder and LTV A-7 Corsair II in the attack role.

The Hornet first saw combat action during the 1986 United States bombing of Libya and subsequently participated in the 1991 Gulf War and 2003 Iraq War. The F/A-18 Hornet served as the baseline for the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, its larger, evolutionary redesign.

From Wikipedia

CONTENT/FEATURES/CHANGES/BUGS :

• F/A-18 Hornet for US Navy,USMC, Australia, Canada and other countries.
• various weapons and equipments
• ECM JAMMER for self-protection in SEAD operation.
• Change the loadout, skin in AMS
• Targeting system for precision strike.
• Sound overhaul by Real Sound Studio

Key Feature/ Simple Guide

AMS(previous Loadout Menu)

input the "Missile Carrier For Rearming" in map. it is can found Empty->FIR objects category. if f/a-18 is near missile carrier and zero speed, Open Dialog action is will be activated. press the action and configure your aircraft whatever you want. Loadout menu is provide of select the loadout, change the skin, refuel and rearm. also loadout preset is supported.

I-TGT please check the AWS Field Manual PDF File

Customize F/A-18 Support Customize, can change skin and customize decal,roundel etc. if you want to know more detail information about Customize, please check the ADES Custom Manual in AWS Manual Folder.

ECM System

ECM System is Jamming for Enemy Radar-Based Missile. F/A-18 equipped in-built ECM jammer,so you can see "ECM JAMMER ON" during engine is on. ECM have 60 seconds of Operation Time, 40 Seconds of Recharge. so use it for wisely. Also, ECM Jammer can't Jamming of IR Homing Missile, like Sidewinder.

SEAD AGM-88 is can lock & tracking enemy Active Radar vehicle such as AA tank since Jet DLC update.

Shortcut

You must Define of Useraction key. below key list is shortcut for function.

UserAction 1 - Afterburner ON/OFF UserAction 2 - ECM JAMMER ON/OFF UserAction 3 - Open AMS UserAction 4 - Open I-TGT System UserAction 5 - Jettision Fueltank

Replace the Pilot want to replace the pilot from FIR Pilot Crew Pack, just select the type in Combo box attribute in F/A-18

Disable AB Sound check the "disable AB sound" attribute for disable the afterburner sound.

CHANGELOG/BUGS/KNOWN ISSUES:

Known Issues

• Cockpit frame is WIP.
• Suspension and Steering values need to optimize

CLASSNAMES :

Aircraft Classname /name/ Faction FIR_F18C / F/A-18A+ Hornet / NATO

INSTALLATION :

The PBO and Sign files in the archive need to be extracted into your ArmA 3/Addons folder. However the mod folder method is the better solution.

CREDITS AND THANKS :

original project started by flanders25(Mr.Red) Firewill

Special Thanks Shawn Semzock - reference/history advisor Myke - i'm use his "Air vehicles instruments & gauges - Open source" John Spartan & saul - allow for use afterburner , Ejection Script. geraldbolso1899 - allow for use kimi F-16 HUD/HMD. fullerpj - allow for Compatible with KC-135 Stratotanker from USAF Mod. Mr.R - he is my real friend, he provide of afterburner sound and AIM-9 Lock Tone Sound. 77th CFW members - Addon Tester for my addon BIS - ArmA 3 and arma 2 sample model, texture and arma 3 function.

Audio by Real Sound Studios - http://steamcommunity.com/groups/realsound

Supporters from Patreon Michael Walker okayno MacAttack Dony411 Capt D. Johansen [15th MEU] Arma3 Luke Baldwin Eternal_Crusade Tac21 B0dey Haze Ben Scraps_

DISCLAIMER :

I take no responsibility for (im)possible damage to your game/system that may be caused by installation of this Addon. This Addon is also prohibited to be used in any commercial product.