About
The F/A‑18C Lot 20 is a top-tier Tier 8 U.S. multirole, carrier-capable fighter featuring twin F404-GE-402 engines, APG‑73 radar, Link‑16, HMD, and enhanced countermeasure capacity. It balances air-to-air and air-to-ground versatility
Playstyle
Best played with 6–8 AIM‑120D missiles and climb to ~10 km. Engage BVR, then retreat to reload. In close combat, use AIM‑9X and disable the g‑limiter for tighter turns at the expense of wing stress. G-limiter can be disabled by holding N key, you will notice the increase in turn rate, but becareful when using at supersonic as it could cause wings damage.
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ High missile load (up to 10 AIM‑120D + 2 AIM‑9X)
➕ G‑limiter toggle enables tighter turning
➕ Strong radar and Link‑16 datalink
➕ Good turn rate, agility, and HMD integration
➕ Capable ground-attack options
Cons
➖ Reduced performance when fully loaded (drag/weight)
➖ Weak energy retention in heavy configs
➖ Lower thrust-to-weight and climb when loaded
➖ Roll rate lags behind peers
Loadout Option
Trivia
-Nicknamed “Maverick” in-game, inspired by DCS World Hornet lore.
-Holds the second-highest missile capacity in game (12), tied with Su‑27SM
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