carrier_capable: true
description:
  'The F/A-18C Hornet is twin engine, supersonic fighter that is flown
  by a single pilot in a "glass cockpit". It combines extreme maneuverability , a
  deadly arsenal of weapons, and the ability to operate from an aircraft carrier.
  Operated by several nations, this multi-role fighter has been instrumental in conflicts
  from 1986 to today.


  The Hornet is equipped with a large suite of sensors that includes a radar, targeting
  pod, and a helmet mounted sight. In addition to its internal 20mm cannon, the Hornet
  can be armed with a large assortment of unguided bombs and rockets, laser and GPS-guided
  bombs, air-to-surface missiles of all sorts, and both radar and infrared-guided
  air-to-air missiles.


  The Hornet is also known for its extreme, slow-speed maneuverability in a dogfight.
  Although incredibly deadly, the Hornet is also a very easy aircraft to fly.'
introduced: 1987
manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas
origin: USA
price: 20
role: Carrier-based Multirole Fighter
# DCS default livery for the Hornet is the Blue Angels.
fuel:
  # Parking A1 to RWY 32 at Akrotiri.
  taxi: 170
  # AB takeoff to 350/0.85, reduce to MIL and maintain 350 to 25k ft.
  climb_ppm: 44.25
  # 0.85 mach for 100NM.
  cruise_ppm: 22.1
  # ~0.9 mach for 100NM. Occasional AB use.
  combat_ppm: 27.5
  min_safe: 2000
variants:
  F/A-18C Hornet (AI): {}
tasks:
  Anti-ship: 150
  BAI: 740
  BARCAP: 450
  CAS: 740
  DEAD: 440
  Escort: 450
  Fighter sweep: 450
  Intercept: 450
  OCA/Aircraft: 740
  OCA/Runway: 600
  SEAD: 430
  SEAD Escort: 430
  Strike: 600
  TARCAP: 450