F/A-18I Hornet

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Contents 1 Description 2 Specs 3 Weapons 4 Ace Combat 3 Stats 5 Sources

[edit] Description

The F/A-18I is a modified version of the venerable F/A-18E Super Hornet. When it appeared that the next generation F-35 may not be up to the mark General Resource Ltd decided to develop an advanced variant of the proven F/A-18E Super Hornet. The biggest obvious difference is the redesigned forward fuselage incorporating a design not too dissimilar to the F-22's forward fuselage. This dramatically reduced its radar cross section but the aircraft's stealth charactoristics are still hindered by the need to carry weapons externally. Other modifications include: an F-15-style airbrake between the 2 vertical tails, the COFFIN system, larger flaps for greater maneuverability and more powerful engines which provide 400 km/h more top speed over the standard F/A-18E.

This version was oriented for multi role purposes. To that end a variety of missile loadouts are available to enhance its air to air and air to ground combat capabilities. But thanks to the superior availability and cheap maintenance costs (1 engine is cheaper than 2) of the F-16XA Sakerfalcon, the F/A-18 Super Hornet was largely relegated to second line duties or was given to the UPEO. There are only a few instances where the F/A-18 was used by GRDF which further hints that it isnt popular. The UPEO variant of the F/A-18I, known as the F/A-18V, was widely used by the UPEO during thier initial operations on the Usean Continent.

[edit] Specs

Width - 13.62 m
Length - 18.31 m
Wingspan - 4.88 m
Weight - 29937 kg
Max Speed - 2324 km/h
Type: Normal

[edit] Weapons

Vulcan Machine Gun
Heavy Machine Gun
Short Ranged Missile
Ground Missile

[edit] Ace Combat 3 Stats

F/A-18U Hornet ADV
Power: 20
Attack: 30
Defense: 45
Stability: 45
Mobility: 30

[edit] Sources

Ace Combat 03: Electrosphere (the game)