FA-18C Hornet (ADDON)

⭐ ⭐ (167 endorsements) 📥 5,577 downloads 📌 v1.0. 📅 3/15/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Urvopteryx · Aircraft Addon

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/15/2025 📅 Created: 3/15/2025

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #46 of 106 Aircraft Addon mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

F/A-18C+ Hornet

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Credits and Thanks:

Credits to Codename: VANILLA for the templates and files needed.

- Thanks to Lanzerince for the tips, suggestions, and aid on the weapons arrangements and reference images for the skin creation.

- Thanks to Dantofu for the Instance files and the Material Instance guide.

- Thanks to Lemmy for the help with the English and French localizations.

- Thanks to Lacus Clyne for the help with the Japanese localizations.

- Thanks to the GHBHSH Translation theme for the other localizations.

Credits to the Ace Combat Modding Wiki for the resources.

- Thanks to Kosnag for the Master Files.

All Credits to Project ACES for making the game in the first place.

Original model is by Vigilante, uploaded on Epic's Unreal Engine Store

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Version - 1. 0.

Changelogs:

  • []1. 0.

    Initial Release.

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Skin Variants:

[]Slot 1 - Osea: Navy Grey with the Osean Flag tailfin (Based on the VMFA-118 Silver Eagles)

[]Slot 2 - Erusea: Three tone grey and green camouflage (Based on the Kuwait Air Force and Ace Combat Zero's Soldier scheme)

[]Slot 3 - Special: Grey with orange wingtips and tail (Based on the YF-17 NASA and the VX-31 "Dust Devils" China Lake schemes)

[]Slot 4 - Mage: Grey body with blue top and tail, plus Mage Squadron markings. (Based on the VFA-34 "Blue Blasters" scheme)

[]Slot 5 - Spare: Extremely weathered all blue scheme with Spare Squadron markings. (Based on the VFA-204 "River Rattlers" Heritage F6F-5 Hellcats scheme)

[]Slot 6 - Strider: All blue scheme with a checkered tail with Strider Squadron markings. (Based on the VFA-122 "Flying Eagles" scheme)

[]Slot 7 - CF-188: Standard two tone grey with Royal Canadian Air Force markings. (Based on the CF-188 scheme)

[]Slot 8 - Nimbus: Standard two tone blue grey with Royal Air Force and custom emblem markings (RealStrange AU scheme)

[]Slot 9 - Grun: Two tone green camouflage, based on Grun Team from Ace Combat Zero.

[]Slot 10 - Wizard: Two tone dark camouflage with gradient racing stripes on wingtips and tail. Adapted from the Wizard Team's YF-23 scheme from Ace Combat Zero.

[]Slot 11 - Bachstelze: Custom all blue scheme with yellow / gold stripes. Adapted from the recurring "Blue Angels" sch

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds the FA-18C Hornet to Ace Combat 7 with 15 skins, 6 of which feature distinct weapon payloads and capabilities. A compact cosmetic and gameplay mod for players seeking the iconic naval fighter in Strangereal.

✨ Key Features

Adds the FA-18C Hornet to Ace Combat 7
Includes 15 different skins
6 skins have different weapon payloads and capabilities

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community support with 167 endorsements and over 5.5k downloads
  • Variety of skins and loadouts gives you options for different missions
  • Recently updated (March 2025) so it's likely compatible with current game version

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 6 of 15 skins have unique payloads—the rest are just visual
  • No compatibility notes for other mods or DLC
🎯 Is This For You?
For Ace Combat 7 players who want the FA-18C Hornet with a bunch of skins and some loadout variety. If you're a Hornet fan or just want more plane options, this is a nice add. Skip if you're looking for a full fidelity simulation—this is an arcade-style addon.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's page for any update notes—since it was updated recently, it's probably fine with the latest patch.
  • If you use other aircraft mods, test in free flight first to avoid conflicts.
  • Back up your original game files before adding mods, just in case.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Acecombat7skiesunknown Mods
Author
Urvopteryx
Version
1.0.
Downloads
5,577
Endorsements
167
Category
Aircraft Addon
Created
3/15/2025
Updated
3/15/2025

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