The F/A-18 was designed to be a highly versatile aircraft due to its avionics, cockpit displays, and excellent aerodynamic characteristics, with the ability to carry a wide variety of weapons. The aircraft can perform fighter escort, fleet air defense, suppression of enemy air defenses, air interdiction, close air support, and aerial reconnaissance. Its versatility and reliability have proven it to be a valuable carrier asset, though it has been criticized for its lack of range and payload compared to its earlier contemporaries, such as the Grumman F-14 Tomcat in the fighter and strike fighter role, and the Grumman A-6 Intruder and LTV A-7 Corsair II in the attack role.
This F-18 Super Hornet flies like an arrow! It likes to fly at medium to high speeds and is very precise. It does not take alot of control throws to get this plane to maneuver. I like to keep the throws down low (15 degrees) so I can fly it more scale. Crank the throws up (30 degrees) for some very fast aerobatics. This plane is a scale dogfighter when you want it to be and then a calm puppy when you slow it down. It’s alot of fun to fly because it is so easy to fly.
F-18 Foamkit
Flying: Beginner
Build: Beginner
Wingspan: 27.5 in (70cm)
Length: 37" (94cm)
Weight: 19oz (539g)
Motor: 2200kv 34-47g
Prop: 6x4 Apc
ESC: 30 Amp
Servo: (4) 9g
Battery: 11.1v 30C Lipo 1300-2200mAh