Super Hornet mod support (#3331)

F/A-18E and F/A-18F are added to their factions, Growler is currently in
its respective factions but was released in 2009, this will be changed
if needed.

game/factions/faction.py

@@ -300,6 +300,8 @@ class Faction:
             self.remove_aircraft("Su-57")
         if not mod_settings.ov10a_bronco:
             self.remove_aircraft("Bronco-OV-10A")
+        if not mod_settings.superhornet:
+            self.remove_aircraft("Super-Hornet")
         # frenchpack
         if not mod_settings.frenchpack:
             self.remove_vehicle("AMX10RCR")

game/theater/start_generator.py

@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@ class ModSettings:
     frenchpack: bool = False
     high_digit_sams: bool = False
     ov10a_bronco: bool = False
+    superhornet: bool = False
 
     def save_player_settings(self) -> None:
         """Saves the player's global settings to the user directory."""

qt_ui/windows/newgame/QNewGameWizard.py

@@ -204,6 +204,7 @@ class NewGameWizard(QtWidgets.QWizard):
             ov10a_bronco=self.field("ov10a_bronco"),
             frenchpack=self.field("frenchpack"),
             high_digit_sams=self.field("high_digit_sams"),
+            superhornet=self.field("superhornet"),
         )
         mod_settings.save_player_settings()
 
@@ -826,6 +827,10 @@ class GeneratorOptions(QtWidgets.QWizardPage):
         high_digit_sams.setChecked(mod_settings.high_digit_sams)
         self.registerField("high_digit_sams", high_digit_sams)
 
+        superhornet = QtWidgets.QCheckBox()
+        superhornet.setChecked(mod_settings.superhornet)
+        self.registerField("superhornet", superhornet)
+
         modHelpText = QtWidgets.QLabel(
             "<p>Select the mods you have installed. If your chosen factions support them, you'll be able to use these mods in your campaign.</p>"
         )
@@ -877,6 +882,11 @@ class GeneratorOptions(QtWidgets.QWizardPage):
         modLayout.addWidget(QtWidgets.QLabel("High Digit SAMs"), modLayout_row, 0)
         modLayout.addWidget(high_digit_sams, modLayout_row, 1)
         modSettingsGroup.setLayout(modLayout)
+        modLayout_row += 1
+        modLayout.addWidget(QtWidgets.QLabel("Super Hornet"), modLayout_row, 0)
+        modLayout.addWidget(superhornet, modLayout_row, 1)
+        modSettingsGroup.setLayout(modLayout)
+        modLayout_row += 1
 
         mlayout = QVBoxLayout()
         mlayout.addWidget(generatorSettingsGroup)

resources/factions/australia_2005.yaml

@@ -11,6 +11,9 @@ aircrafts:
   - F/A-18C Hornet (Lot 20)
   - SH-60B Seahawk
   - UH-1H Iroquois
+  - F/A-18E Super Hornet
+  - F/A-18F Super Hornet
+  - EA-18G Growler
 awacs:
   - E-3A
 tankers:

resources/factions/usn_2005.yaml

@@ -13,6 +13,9 @@ aircrafts:
   - S-3B Viking
   - SH-60B Seahawk
   - UH-1H Iroquois
+  - F/A-18E Super Hornet
+  - F/A-18F Super Hornet
+  - EA-18G Growler
 awacs:
   - E-2C Hawkeye
 tankers:

resources/units/aircraft/EA-18G_growler.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+carrier_capable: true
+description:
+  'The EA-18G Growler is twin engine, supersonic Electronic Warfare Aircraft that is flown
+  by a pilot and a WSO (Weapon Systems Officer) 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 2009 to today.
+  
+  The flight capabilities of the Growler closely mirror those of the F/A-18E/F. 
+  This characteristic allows the Growler to excel in both escort jamming and the conventional standoff jamming mission,
+  which involves radar jamming and deception. Growlers can seamlessly accompany F/A-18s throughout
+  all stages of an attack mission. To enhance the Growler's stability during electronic warfare operations, 
+  Boeing made modifications to the leading edge fairings and wing fold hinge fairings, incorporating wing fences and
+  aileron "tripper strips".'
+
+introduced: 1999
+manufacturer: Boeing Defense, Space & Security
+origin: USA
+price: 32
+role: Carrier-based Electronic Warfare Aircraft
+
+default_livery: "VAQ-139"
+fuel:
+
+variants:
+
+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 EA-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
+utc_kneeboard: true
+# default_overrides:
+#   HelmetMountedDevice: 1
+#   InnerBoard: 0
+#   OuterBoard: 0
+tasks:
+  DEAD: 600
+  SEAD: 500
+  EA: 750
+hit_points: 20