FS2004 Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet

Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet. The Super Hornet has a square intake duct which distinguishes it from the original Hornet, as well as a jagged edge on the door and air intake to enhance the stealth effect. Created using FSDS2. Features animations and virtual cockpit. Model and panel by Daisuke Yamamoto. Paint and flight dynamics by Hiroaki Kubota. XML(Effects)Toshikazu Shimizu. (Team FS KBT).

About the Aircraft

This is the Super Hornet that has flown to the Atsugi Airbase and it is my first F/A-18 "E" aircraft design.

The distinguished appearance from the original Super Hornet and the "E" type is the air intake duct, which is square shaped. The door and the air intake have a "jagged edge" to enhance the STEALTH effect.

About the Model

This model was made using the FSDS2 and it is compatible with FS2004 (FS9). The design is pretty much straight in line so it should work in FS2002 but I have not confirmed this yet.

The jet engine is round while the air intake duct is square in the front.

The most difficult part of this model was to join the aerial press line of the wings with the cylindrical fuselage which gradually narrows to the engine.

About the Animation

I have not seen the real Super Hornet so I had to guess some of the animation to my best. The following animations can be activated;

1. Launch Bar: Parking Brake "ON" with Throttle Power "ON"(Military Power) and the launch bar will activate.
2. Air Refuel Probe: SHIFT + E + 2 to extend and retract
3. Tail Hook: Operate from the VC (Left Hook Lever). For anyone using the “Carrier Operation” Package, it is the same switch when the "Meatball" appears.

About the VC

I tried to come close to the real cockpit as possible but since I was never inside a real Super Hornet cockpit, some are imaginary. Some of the lever and switches are clickable from the VC. Such as,

• Landing Gear Lever,
• Folding Wings Lever,
• Tail Hook Lever,
• Navigation Light Switch,
• Strobe light Switch,
• Beacon Light Switch,
• Panel Light Switch,

About the Paint Job

I have made the repaints for squadrons that already have implemented the F/A-18E, based on documentation that I was able to get my hands on. Type “E” is the latest of the Super Hornet family and I have included a paint kit for everyone to enjoy!

About the Air Dynamics

From what I have seen from the numerous videos of the FA-18, I have tried to duplicate the STOL feature, maneuverability, agility and stability.

I have emphasized the "stalling" aspects also but since the Super Hornet is quite stable I think you can “safe land” this bird.

About the Effect Gauge

Augmenter: Activated if the E1 and E2 gauges are above 60% with throttle power above 80% (There is an option data file for “FULL Throttle” activation also). Above FL300 and below 190K it shut downs automatically.

Wing tip vortices

This is activated when the following conditions are met; NO FLAPS, OAT (Outside Air Temperature) is below 12-degree Celsius and airspeed is above 230K with over 3G force detected.

Vapor

This is activated when the following conditions are met; OAT is below 12 degree Celsius and airspeed is above 230K with over 5G force detected

Engine Flame

This is activated when the engine fuel flow is above 350PPH.

Engine Smoke

This is activated when the E1 and E2 gauges are above 80% (There is an option date file for this also).

About the Panel and Gauges

I have tried to make the panels as close as possible so as to achieve the feeling of the REAL cockpit. Regarding the gauges, there are many unknown factors and we are still under R&D. I would like to thank Mr. mOm from Sakichi System for extending his support to the alpha mask regarding the gauges.

If you happen to own the “Carrier Operation” Package, try installing the "rcbco-11.zip" so you can expand the simulation reality!

Installation

After unzipping the file, place all the files inside the FS9 "Aircraft" Folder.

Sound provided by B. Magann. I do not have the E-mail address but we would like to thank him for the great sound that he has made!