F/A-18E Super Hornet
MSFS 2024 - QUICK REFERENCE
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr | ~150 KIAS | Rotation (varies with gross weight) |
| Vr (light) | ~130 KIAS | Rotation - light gross weight |
| Vr (heavy) | ~165 KIAS | Rotation - heavy / carrier cat |
| On-Speed AoA | 8.1 deg | Carrier approach (on-speed doughnut) |
| Vapp (approx) | ~145-155 KIAS | Approach speed (weight dep.) |
| Gear Limit | 250 KIAS | Max speed for gear operation |
| Break Speed | 350 KIAS | Carrier break entry speed |
| Corner Speed | ~350-400 KIAS | Best sustained turn rate |
| Bingo | Mission set | Minimum fuel for divert |
| Joker | Mission set | Fuel to begin recovery |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff (Field) | MIL - AB if required |
| Takeoff (Catapult) | AB |
| Climb | MIL (100%) |
| Cruise | ~80-85% throttle (~M0.80) |
| Approach | On-speed (AoA indexed) |
| Carrier Touchdown | MIL - reduce on wire engagement |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO | Any | Normal flight - system manages automatically |
| HALF | Below 250 KIAS | Takeoff / slow flight |
| FULL | Below 250 KIAS | Landing - shore or carrier |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max RPM (N2) | ~100% (idle ~68-72%) |
| Max EGT (MIL) | ~1,000 degC |
| Hot Start Limit | 750 degC during start |
| Thrust (MIL) | ~14,000 lbf each |
| Thrust (AB) | 22,000 lbf each |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Fuel | ~14,400 lbs (6,530 kg) |
| Fuel Burn (MIL) | ~7,000-8,000 lbs/hr |
| Max G | +7.5 / -3.0 g |
| Max Speed | Mach 1.8 (clean) |
| Max Bringback | ~9,000 lbs stores |
| Pattern Altitude | 1,200 ft AGL (carrier) |