FSX / P3D

FSX USAF VFA-146 Blue Diamonds F/A-18C

VFA-146 “Blue Diamonds” livery brings a fleet strike fighter look to the default F/A-18C, adding crisp squadron markings and a clean operational finish for screenshots and carrier-style sorties in FSX. Requires the Acceleration F/A-18 Hornet, and includes dedicated textures that preserve the aircraft’s standard virtual cockpit and systems.

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US Air Force VFA-146 Blue Diamonds repaint for the Acceleration Hornet. By Nathan Havercroft.

Screenshot of USAF VFA-146 Blue Diamonds F/A-18C on runway.

Screenshot of USAF VFA-146 Blue Diamonds F/A-18C on runway.

This repaint is freeware, however, please do not upload this repaint anywhere without my permission. If you would like to use these textures as a base for your own repaints please ask first!

Strike Fighter Squadron 146 (VFA-146) also known as the "Blue Diamonds" is a United States Navy an operational fleet strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Lemoore California.

Installation:

Copy the "texture.vfa146" folder into your "FA-18" folder. Then open up your aircraft.cfg file and add the following lines:

[fltsim.XX]
title=FA-18 Hornet VFA146-302
sim=FA-18
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=vfa146
kb_checklists=boeing_FA18_check
kb_reference=boeing_FA18_ref
atc_id=302
atc_airline=NAVY
atc_flight_number=302
ui_manufacturer="Boeing"
ui_type="F/A-18"
ui_variation="VFA-146_302"
ui_typerole="Twin Engine Jet"
ui_createdby="Nathan Havercroft"
description="The Hornet combines the ruggedness required of carrier-borne aircraft with speed and superior agility, especially at high angles of attack. Its powerful engines, canted vertical stabilizers, horizontal stabilators, large leading- and trailing-edge flaps, and sophisticated flight control system all contribute to a level of performance that makes the Hornet a versatile front-line fighter in several air forces around the world."

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vfa146.zip
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How to install this mod

FSX / P3D add-on
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Place files per the readme

    Most FSX add-ons go into one of: SimObjects\Airplanes\, Addon Scenery\, Effects\, or Gauges\.
  3. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

What’s inside this archive

The archive vfa146.zip has 13 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
F-18_Main01_T.dds05.24.121.00 MB
F-18_Main02_T.dds05.23.121.00 MB
F-18_Main03_T.dds08.22.071.33 MB
F-18_Main04_T.dds05.23.121.00 MB
F-18_Wingl_T.dds05.25.121.00 MB
F-18_WingR_T.dds05.25.121.00 MB
texture.cfg08.22.07162 B
thumbnail.jpg05.25.1251.70 kB
VFA-146 Readme.txt05.25.121.74 kB
VFA146.gif05.25.128.96 kB
VFA146.jpg05.25.12242.80 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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  1. Greg Lennox

    VFA-146 is a U.S. Navy fighter squadron :)

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