F/A-18F Super Hornet

The F/A-18F Super Hornet is a variant of the F/A-18 Hornet family of Boeing.

History
One of the latest variants of the Hornet series, the F/A-18F is a dual seater version of the F/A-18E Super Hornet. Despite the different designation, both aircraft are identical in performance, roles and weapons capabilities. The Super Hornet was developed to satisfy a need of the United States Navy for a light aircraft to complement the F-14 Tomcat, beginning as a Northrop design called "P-350" that evolved into the YF-17 Cobra. The Super Hornet began to be manufactured in 1992 to fulfill the unattended demands of the failed Navy Advanced Tactical Fighter (NATF) program, and began to serve together with the standard F-A/18 in 1999 as the Hornet II.

General analysis
As a Multirole-type aircraft, the F/A-18F boasts highly balanced statistics and a weapons arsenal designed for operations against any type of enemy, making it extremely versatile.

Game analysis
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation====Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation===
 * DESCRIPTION
 * The F/A-18F achieves superb handling while maintaining nearly flawless stability. The combined payload capacity of air-to-ground and air-to-air SP weapons and missiles promise increased battle performance. With the capability to quickly adjust to the conditions of virtually any battlefield, the F/A-18F is a true multirole aircraft.


 * AVAILABILITY
 * Complete "Siege on Silvat". Costs $76,000.


 * STATISTICS
 * Speed: Medium
 * Air-to-Air: Medium
 * Air-to-Ground: Maximum
 * Stability: Medium
 * Defense: Medium
 * Mobility: Medium


 * WEAPONS
 * MSSL x140
 * SAAM x18
 * SOD x15
 * XAGM x32
 * ECMP x20


 * COLORS
 * Emmeria: Gray body with black vertical tails.
 * Estovakia: Gray desert camouflage.
 * Estovakia: Black body with white underside. Modeled after the F-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle.
 * Scarface Emblem (DLC)
 * Razgriz (DLC)
 * THE IDOLMASTER Ritsuko (DLC)


 * NAMED PILOTS
 * Freddie Durand (Emmeria)
 * Dama (Gracemeria Patrol)
 * Incubus (Ace of Aces)

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon====Ace Combat: Assault Horizon===
 * DESCRIPTION
 * Whether it's air-to-air or air-to-ground, this carrier-based fighter is capable of handling a wide variety of missions. An easy-to-handle aircraft that boasts stable maneuverability at any speed. Equipped with long-range attack weapons, it's well-suited for preemptive attacks. Nicknamed the "Super Hornet".


 * AVAILABILITY
 * Complete "Red Moon". Available at start of "Spooky".


 * STATISTICS
 * Speed: Above Average
 * Mobility: Above Average
 * Stability: Superior
 * Fire Power: Above Average
 * Defense: Above Average


 * WEAPONS
 * MSL
 * SAAM
 * LAGM
 * ECM


 * COLORS
 * Color 1: Gray body with black vertical tails.
 * Color 2: Gray desert camouflage.
 * Color 3: F-18 HARV livery.
 * Red Devils (DLC)
 * Jolly Rogers (DLC)

Ace Combat Infinity====Ace Combat Infinity===

Description
 * Whether it's air-to-air or air-to-ground, this carrier-based fighter is capable of handling a wide variety of missions. An easy-to-handle aircraft that boasts stable maneuverability at any speed. Equipped with long-range attack weapons, it's well-suited for preemptive attacks. Nicknamed the "Super Hornet".

Statistics

Special Weapons
 * 4 Target Air-to-Air Missile
 * Long-Range Air-to-Ship Missile
 * Semi-Active Air-to-Air Missile

Colors
 * Default

Comparable Aircraft

 * F-15E Strike Eagle / F-15SE Silent Eagle
 * F-16F Fighting Falcon
 * Rafale M / Rafale B
 * EF-2000 Typhoon
 * JAS-39 Gripen NG
 * Su-33 Flanker-D / Su-35 Super Flanker

Trivia

 * In Assault Horizon, the gold trim of Color 3 can be colored, although its color is not available in the selectable palette, and is simply represented as the darkest shade of black. If changed, it cannot be re-selected. The only way to restore its color is to erase the custom paint scheme and start anew.