What weapons does the F 18 have?

What weapons does the F 18 have?

The F/A-18E single-seat and F/A-18F tandem-seat variants are larger and more advanced derivatives of the F/A-18C and D Hornet. The Super Hornet has an internal 20 mm M61 rotary cannon and can carry air-to-air missiles and air-to-surface weapons.

How much is an F 18 Super Hornet worth?

Current Price $ 66.9 million U.S.

What is the F 18 Super Hornet used for?

The F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet are all-weather, twin-engine, mid-wing, multi-mission, carrier-suitable tactical aircraft. In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense; in its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support.

How much does the F 18 cost in DCS?

Store Prices

Currency Current Price Converted Price
U.S. Dollar $79.99 $79.99
CIS – U.S. Dollar $79.99 $79.99
South Asia – USD $79.99 $79.99
Canadian Dollar CDN$ 101.99 $80.05

How fast is an F-18 Super Hornet?

1,190 mphBoeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet / Top speed

The F/A-18 Super Hornet is the Navy’s premier strike fighter. The Super Hornet is a more powerful version of the F-18 Hornet, which is the aircraft the Blue Angels fly. Powered by two General Electric turbofan after-burning engines, the Hornet is supersonic with a top speed of Mach 1.8 (1,190 mph).

Is the Super Hornet faster than the Hornet?

The Super Hornet gets airborne in nearly 1,000 feet less distance and nearly 20 knots slower than the Hornet.

What is the F-15 ex?

F-15EX is a next-generation fighter aircraft being developed by Boeing for the US Air Force (USAF). It is the latest iteration of the F-15 Eagle Mission Design Series and an upgraded version of the F-15 fourth-generation fighter jet.

How much is an f14?

Consistent with its capability, the F-14D is expensive, with a projected average unit price tag of about $74 million [1988 dollars]. When it launches off the deck of an aircraft carrier, it is the most feared fighter in the sky.

Is the F 18 obsolete?

“The decision to cease F/A-18 procurement after FY 2021 ensures the Carrier Air Wing will maintain capable strike fighter capacity to pace the most stressing threats through the 2030s,” read the Navy documents.

What planes are free in DCS?

DCS World launched in 2008 and is a free-to-play flight simulation platform with two flyable planes: the American TF-51 Mustang and Russian Su-25T. Additional modules are sold at roughly the same price as a stand-alone AAA game, and feature aircraft from World War II to the present day — even helicopters.

Does DCS world have sales?

Welcome to our DCS World 2021 Autumn Sale where you will find great savings across the field with up to 50% discount on most of our popular modules. We will also be participating in the upcoming Steam Sale.

How many F-18 does the US have?

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

F/A-18 Hornet
Retired 2019 (Hornet, USN) 2021 (RAAF)
Status In service
Primary users United States Navy (historical) United States Marine Corps Royal Australian Air Force (historical) Spanish Air Force
Number built F/A-18A/B/C/D: 1,480

What’s so great about F/A-18 Hornet?

“Every so often an unheralded product will show up that turns out to be a real eye-opener. F/A-18 Hornet 3.0 is Graphic Simulations Corporation’s first foray into the PC sim market and it is a very pleasant surprise. Not that GSC is lacking in sim experience, having released three successful versions of the F/A-18 on the Macintosh.

What is F18 jet fighter air strike 3D?

Enjoy the toughest action battle in the skies and dominate your metal storm while flying and simulating F18 Jet Fighter Air Strike in 3D; this F18 Jet Fighter is a super sonic flying machine with top speed and is equipped with most advance weapon systems ready to destruct any enemy involved in major ground attacks.

What is the most realistic F/A-18 combat flight simulator?

Graphsim’s F/A-18 3.0 was the most realistic F/A-18 combat flight simulator of its time (c. 1995 for the Mac, c. 1997 for the PC). I had seen screenshots of this in a late ’90s Computer Gaming World magazine, but wasn’t initially impressed (texture mapped graphics were all the rage).

What is the Hornet?

Our Hornet is the culmination of more than 40 man years of intense research, technology development, art creation, and ground-breaking coding. The Hornet brings the first, true, multi-role fighter to the skies of DCS World with equally impressive air-to-surface and air-to-air capabilities.