About
The F/A‑18A Hornet is the original Hornet model, a U.S. Navy/Marines carrier-capable, twin-engine multi-role jet with AN/APG‑65 radar, strong maneuverability, a balanced bomb + missile loadout, and moderate defenses
Playstyle
Use it as a true multirole jet: fire off AIM‑7s in BVR early, then strike ground targets with bombs. AIM‑9s serve as close-range protection. In dogfights, disable the G-limiter for sharp turns, then rely on your cannon if needed
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Best turn rate in its tier (~35°/s)
➕ Strong thrust-to-weight ratio
➕ Carries 8 missiles + 5 bombs
➕ Balanced air and ground roles
➕ Decent radar and HMD integration
Cons
➖ Few countermeasures (30 flares, 30 chaff)
➖ Annoying radar warning receiver
Loadout Option
Trivia
-The F/A-18As in-game livery is based off VFA-25
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