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variants:
  - F/A-18C Hornet (Lot 20)
  - CF-188 Hornet
  - EF-18A+ Hornet
price: 22
carrier_capable: true
radios:
  intra_flight: AN/ARC-210
  inter_flight: AN/ARC-210
  channels:
    type: common
    # DCS will clobber channel 1 of the first radio compatible with the flight's
    # assigned frequency. Since the F/A-18's two radios are both AN/ARC-210s,
    # radio 1 will be compatible regardless of which frequency is assigned, so
    # we must use radio 1 for the intra-flight radio.
    intra_flight_radio_index: 1
    inter_flight_radio_index: 2
manufacturer: McDonnell Douglass
role: Carrier-based Multirole Fighter
origin: USA
introduced: 1987
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.