F18 Cockpit WarmUp – SFX Demonstration
F18 Cockpit WarmUp sound from F-18 Hornet SFX
Demonstration of the F18 Cockpit WarmUp sound from the F-18 Hornet SFX sound library.
The library includes 33 audio files and the detailed PDF-instruction for developers on how to use it. Total duration: 16 min.
The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine fighter and attack aircraft, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet.The General Electric developed the F404 for the F/A-18 Hornet For the F/A-18, GE based the F404 on the YJ101 engine they had developed for the Northrop YF-17, enlarging the bypass ratio from .20 to .34 to enable higher fuel economy. Cost was the main goal in the design of the engine.
The General Electric F404 engine connects to the airframe at only 10 points and can be replaced without special equipment. As a result a four-person team can remove the engine within 20 minutes.
The General Electric F404 engine connects to the airframe at only 10 points and can be replaced without special equipment. As a result a four-person team can remove the engine within 20 minutes.
Some Interesting Facts About The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet:
- The Advanced Cockpit System includes a new 10 x 19 inch touchscreen display. And as a result it provides the pilot with the capability to see, track and target multiple long range targets.
- The shoulder-mounted tanks can carry 3,500 pounds of fuel and reduce drag. Therefore the aircraft can operate longer, go faster and/or carry more weight.
- The F/A-18 has a digital control-by-wire flight control system. So it provides excellent handling qualities, and allows pilots to learn to fly the airplane with relative ease.
