F/A-18C Hornet
DCS WORLD — QUICK REFERENCE
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr | 130–150 kts | Rotation (weight dep.) |
| Vapp (PA) | 145 kts | Approach (no stores) |
| On-Speed AoA | 8.1° | Optimum approach AoA |
| Corner Speed | 330 kts | Best turn rate |
| Mil Power Climb | 300 kts | Military power climb |
| Bingo | 2,000 lbs | Min fuel RTB |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff (catapult) | MIL → AB in burner |
| Takeoff (field) | AB (Zone 5) |
| Climb | MIL (100% N2) |
| Cruise | 80–85% N2 |
| Approach | On-speed / AoA bracket |
| Bolter / WO | MIL → AB |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO | Any | Normal flight |
| HALF | ≤ 250 kts | Takeoff / approach |
| FULL | ≤ 200 kts | Landing |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max ITT (MIL) | 1,025 °C |
| Max ITT (AB) | 1,060 °C |
| Idle RPM | 63–70% N2 |
| Oil Pressure | 45–105 PSI |
| Nozzle (MIL) | ~50% |
| Nozzle (AB) | ~95–100% |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Fuel | 10,860 lbs |
| Bingo Fuel | 2,000 lbs |
| Combat Radius | 290 nmi (hi-lo-hi) |
| Max G (clean) | +7.5 / −3.0 |
| Max G (stores) | +5.5 |
| Pattern Altitude | 600 ft |
| Break Speed | 350 kts |
| Hook Speed | ≤ 150 kts |