DCS F/A-18C | Launch Trailer

[@Tamburello_1994]

On the eve of the Viper release I thought I'd travel back to when Hornet was the bright, shinny, new toy. Time flies at mach 1.

[@King2Stone]

Now more than ever.

[@misplacedhaole6726]

Thank you for the video ED. I worked on these planes from 1993-1997 and 2000-2004 stationed in Japan. I retired from the Navy soon after. This video brought me to tears. I miss the time I spent working on these and watching them launch off the deck as a troubleshooter. Just beautiful. I salute all that put this together.

[@flightmaster1213]

Man that had to be amazing, I work on H-60 Romeos in a rag squadron, and I love it

[@wiwatnuradinsahim5807]

Apo

[@javiercalvo27]

I want to thank the whole team of ED, and especially the entrepreneurs, those who continue and those who unfortunately left us recently, who in the mid-nineties, embarked on this adventure, to realize the dreams of many people. . The trip has been long, since I flew Flanker 1.0 to this day, but it has been worth it. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@nickgrey582]

Hornet thank you, very rare comment and much appreciated. Nick

[@Kimchi_Studios]

right in the feels

[@RS250Squid]

It brought a patriotic tear to my eye. And I'm not even American.

[@moncimoov]

@@EnterpriseXI my country only buys f16 and su 30,27,35. we consider buying rafael.. someday... but not fa18

[@aleksilepisto7282]

Doesn't matter. If you hold freedom above everything and want to live in peace and prosperity and respect our differences as much as our similarities, then America suits you just fine, and you're welcome anytime you want.

[@Naji2004]

Seeing this video and thinking of "F/A-18 Interceptor" brought tears to my eyes. After 30 years my Amiga dream is finally a reality.

[@brendanfarthing]

I loved that game on Amiga! My all time favourite.

[@thunderlips350]

The first F/A-18 I ever flew was on the Amiga in 1988. How far we have come since then.

[@brendanfarthing]

Same here, loved that game!

[@CombatMedicTM]

"Meh, not a huge fan of the F-18, I'll wait for the F-14." [Watches trailer] "GIB F-18 NAO!!1" *hyperventilates*

[@moncimoov]

i feel the need... for FA18

[@AGenericAccount]

I don't need it. I don't need it... ... I NEEEEEEEEEED ITTTTTTTT

[@moncimoov]

@@AGenericAccountGO GET IT! its on sale 50%... f14 also sale but only for 20%

[@Daniel-wn4yj]

@@AGenericAccount what happened with the F18?...

[@Sledge72au]

Who were the in game pilots that were flying as the Blue Angels? Nice skills.. Just purchased the F-18C as I used to work on them..the engine start up brought back so many memories when living in the blocks at RAAF Williamtown. Well done to the team that created this aircraft..stunning. Reminds of a funny story of my first deployment with 2OCU. We were doing bomb prep for the squadron in Townsville and my trade supervisor had previously worked on the 111's. So we prepared the tails for the Mk84 bombs and put them at 90deg config on the bomb. Sent them down to the the flight line where an unhappy gunnie supervisor said, how the fuck are we supposed to fit these on the plane in that configuration? Our trade supervisor quickly checked the manual and realized he told us to configure them for a F-111. I was not happy as I was the fucker that had to cut all the arming wires and do them all again (I still get counselling when I hear the term ferrule). Suffice to say, he had to cough up a lot of beer fines that day :) While the music track is good, i listen to devin townsend's song called stars when watching this clip..its pretty awesome

[@NoFear1979]

Got this awesome module as a xmas gift some years ago by my brother. It took some years for me to get around using and learning it, but the last 6 months have been a blast. The versatility of the Hornet brings alot of fun to the table and I've had some really cool gameplay sessions with it lately. The trailer is really good and enhances a good vibe to be able to experience and fly the Hornet in DCS. The music is really nice too 🤩 A dream come true 🙌 Thank you 😁

[@GrahamThomson502]

Just jumped back into the FA-18c and learning all its features. You should be extremely proud from here to what you have now. What a product. DCS never fails to impress. One company that know how to release good solid stable products. With timely updates. I remember watching this video 4 years ago. Keep it up :).

[@Spudknocker]

Awesome trailer ED! I cant wait to get my hands on her!

[@pilotngb]

Look forward to seeing your videos.

[@Spudknocker]

Neil Bradon haha thanks Man! I’m moving out of the country on the night of the 30th! Thankfully I’m bringing my PC with me so hopefully I will get something out there before I fly out, and get up and running in soon afterward

[@pilotngb]

Spudknocker good luck with the house move. I've moved country 4 times and know it's not easy!

[@Spudknocker]

Neil Bradon hopefully it goes nice and smooth!

[@Spudknocker]

Neil Bradon haha thanks for the support! Hopefully I won’t be away from DCS too long!

[@derimik15]

I couldn't resist the charm anymore...now I'm a DCS F/A-18 module owner. Can't wait to begin the learning curve. Edit after learning: This is phenomenal. I'm absolutely loving this plane!

[@dosbrostacozzinc.6856]

Oh these aren't tears in my eyes. Somebody was just cutting onions near me that's all.

[@Cpt.Goose0]

I watch this video probably 6x a day since it was released. I cannot wait for the 30th, this aircraft has always been my favourite and to see it come to life in a reputable simulation is beyond exciting for me. Thanks for making my dream aircraft a reality I can be a part of in a modern sim.

[@abutreka45]

That's one of your best made trailers ED, I really just teared up a little from the sheer epicness. Well done guys!

[@boeing_is_best5632]

This... this is indescribable, these tears in my eyes, they're the correlation of the astounding representation of such a great aircraft, my love for DCS, and my love for America. Good job Eagle Dynamics. There's nothing more to say than... God bless America... and God bless Eagle Dynamics

[@razgrizstrigoi1778]

A year has passed, but this still brings me tears.

[@Seth90]

6 years... and still, every time the F/A-18 appears in one of your trailers, I keep my eyes open for those sweet, sweet rectangular air intakes and hope....

[@popoffcity1989]

I remember once in the marines I went to MCAS Cherry Point to pick up some guys coming back from deployment and saw one of these take off on the flight line. LOUDER and cooler than any concert I’ve ever been to in my life!

[@hughlb2]

Congratulations ED. Uncompromising, brilliant work! What a module this will be.

[@irishpat64]

W O W !!Blue Angels scenes are really,really spectacular

[@mdu2112]

The aileron roll is out of this world! But it's in DCS World!

[@nickgrey582]

Well done Cato

[@romaniac1]

DCS World is definitely a new era. Looking great! Well made video; music choice was very good.

[@shydncrumph8119]

those carrier take-offs are SICK!

[@ricecake4754]

The most beautiful trailer ever I've seen. Cheer to a bright start of DCS 2.5 and F/A-18C Hornet!

[@Elysian_Angel_]

Oh wow! This video brought tears to my eyes: excellently produced, with very fitting music. Thanks!

[@ryu1940]

My new favorite module. Finally time to hang up the ol’ F-5. Great job ED!

[@briankaes1274]

This is easily one of the best trailers ED's made so far

[@danvercillo]

Thank you ED, you are the torch bearer for full fidelity combat simulation.

[@NoFear1979]

The calm when you are way up in the sky viewing the scenery is just awesome moment before springing into action. I sense i will be flying this beast soon 😎

[@Grosco92]

1:37 wow !

[@wan4891]

Julien Nass These are the real professionals!

[@gauthierf]

Or the bots :) (there's an option in the mission editor to make the bot execute some manoeuvers)

[@Grosco92]

Yeah I think that's it, ED developers are not so good pilots

[@wan4891]

Julien Nass That helps to diminish my growing minority complex (lol)

[@twinsenwang6676]

I didn't think about but when I saw VFA-34 it reminded me of the last combat deployment of the F-18C (its final flight was on April of 2018 it's still in use by the blue angles)

[@86Spain]

superb as alwais

[@zsifk3212]

If this does not give you a hard on, you're probably not much into flying.

[@newtown7116]

So beautiful, carrier catapult launch is awesome!!!

[@TitanCalE]

Bravo! Congratulations ED and everyone that helped ED creating this. THANK YOU

[@Impact117]

That's a nice Top Gun 2 trailer :)

[@devinlow4475]

DANGER ZONE!

[@twandepan]

I loved really slow motion as music! Amazing!

[@azayomi]

I just pre-ordered DCS: Persian Gulf Map and DCS: F/A-18C Hornet! It looks great! Excited! Awesome trailer!

[@mhamla0357]

Incredibly artistic and awe inspiring.........Nice Work!

[@Solo6R]

Still my favorite fixed wing module and I own them all.

[@VJS161Fire]

Just AWESOME ... after all these years of waiting :)

[@Mak10z]

Holy crap Eagle Dynamics! that looks amazing. I've always wanted to learn how to fly an F-18, and with your attention to detail I soon shall :)

[@arkadiuszwidulinski5100]

Is it inly my sick mind, or just scene at 2:07 is a reference to F/A 18 Hornet 3.0 sim-game from 1998? Man, I lost 3 years of my life to master everything from that particular game at those days. Watching this trailer takes me 20 years to the Past... That is an art of game-trailers.

[@X-Gen-001]

Awesome. Getting closer and closer to indistinguishable from real world.

[@ancientadastra]

Wow, this looks so realistic!

[@Sunesen]

That was a work of art.

[@samuraisoul151]

Feel like one of my dreams come true after buying this... flying a f*cking F-18 Hornet once in a lifetime... I am not even an American, but this plane is something I had yearned for when I was a kid... this trailer gives me goosebumps...

[@freighterjohn]

Un. Fucking. Believable. Just stunning. And 1:37! Oh my...I need to see that 20 more times. Just wow...

[@plukster5536]

Thanks to Eagle Dynamics for such a wonderful model of F/A 18 ❤

[@DoldiBuh]

First time a trailer for a game module made me cry. Just perfection in any way. I would marry the F18 if I could... and ED.

[@milvipes]

My all-time favorite non-stock DCS modern fighter, even when I get waxed by F-14 and F-15 all the time. There're just so many scenarios you can play with this true multi-role strike fighter (unlike the A2A only F-15C or A2G as afterthought F-14). BTW my all-time DCS fighter is actually Spitfire (even if it's a PITA to land).

[@ThreeNineLine]

Chills up and down my back. Wow. Carrier Ops Heaven!

[@Aeroflyer_2023]

Big thanks for Ed for helping with the sim and with fun

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

Thank you for flying with us. - Scott / bignewy

[@DeltaGolfProductions]

My 2nd favorite DCS trailer music. I love this...

[@ChristianCosco]

Fantastic video dudes!!!!! Amazing details, thx for bringing us this simulator!!!!

[@icebearliu6403]

6 years of waiting, finally!

[@redtailpilot]

Awesome trailer! The Blue Angels will be performing at the Jones Beach airshow in NY next weekend, so I'm super hyped to see them again. Which has me thinking...I'm predicting a Memorial Day weekend release of our beloved DCS F/A-18C Hornet! 😊

[@redtailpilot]

Oops, I just noticed that the release date is listed in the description. May 30th. Oh well, so much for random predictions, lol

[@RightCenterBack321]

That shot of the Blue Angels flying over downtown Las Vegas... WOW.

[@bordeath]

This is why I have spend more money in DCS than any other Sim ever, they really deliver, not fucking joke!

[@Xenthorx]

Looks awesome. Feel like it could benefit from better ambient occlusion, especially for the shot at 2:15 . But looks incredibly detailed and awesome !!

[@reyco1987]

Ok im legit curious why anyone would vote this down.

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

Always a few...

[@nuraalek8296]

It's the SimHQ crowd - anything DCS related gets an automatic thumbs down.

[@yipman9021]

Accidental, got to be. The shitty down vote button is right where i use my thumb to scroll down

[@slpkntmggt06]

They all play War Thunder.

[@JAnx01]

Austin Wood lel

[@Mr.Jivefunk]

so who's the one that thought it was a great idea to drown out the amazing audio of this simulator with the music? here's an idea....let the simulator sell itself with what it has. You guys did a great job with the simulator as is, and each pack is done, or redone, or even improved on to such good standards, sounds included. i didn't buy in for the tunes. call me crazy. lol. Gimmee that roar!

[@PALbub]

DCS never looked better!

[@shillen65]

Guys, I have to admit, not only your simulation, but also the soundtracks of the videos give me the creeps!

[@technofaisal]

I cannot watch this video without a tear or two

[@fremen321]

Ah I'm so glad I just got my new computer together and also ordered my track ir. stoked.

[@tacticalgamingunit-m4604]

Congrats to all pre-purchasers! I'll wait patiently for the steam version. Maybe...

[@marklopez936]

This Trailer was produced for Maj. Wood.

[@Anubiswaechter]

Congratulations and thank you very much! :-)

[@gundamator4709]

Oh how far time have come, I can't wait to see the out of early access trailer everything will be so different.

[@LordRubberDucky312]

Been waiting since i sa the post for it to be released in the 4th quarter pf 2014, been a long wait and so keen for this month

[@kevinshen2370]

To whoever is searching for the soundtrack: "Suns and Stars" by Really Slow Motion.

[@ryu1940]

The best trailer to date. Excellent job!

[@kylewalbroehl408]

Omg I can’t breathe it’s finally out I’m so hype

[@keysersoze1855]

It's not out until 30th May.

[@mattiabrognoli2616]

The F-14 tomcat is my favourite plane. But the super hornet is a wonderful plane too and maybe a day I will by this module. However...wonderful trailer.

[@TheRadiag]

This is a legacy not a super hornet though

[@broworm1]

Did you rip off the gear doors @ 2:20 @GlowingAmraam? ;)

[@EscapeLifesGravity]

Yep they're ripped off.

[@ArkansasBassMan]

LOL good catch

[@GlowingAmraam]

Whoops...

[@EscapeLifesGravity]

GlowingAmraam All good haha. I'm sure it's gonna happen to a lot of people at first.

[@Pimps-R-us]

I hope with as much as this is, it comes with an in depth hands on tutorial.

[@opfor_8876]

You give steam, I give dollar

[@Nerron_Meyer]

I think when it will be released, I will cry for joy

[@sterlingarcher4989]

Hard as a diamond - awesome as usual!

[@sprinklesrevenge9642]

I'm not usually this patriotic, but God bless the United States military and thank you all for your service. (Also Eagle Dynamics for this amazing rendering of what is one of the most badass naval fighters ever)

[@mikehunt2822]

1:54 wing flex..... nicely done

[@andrewsamoylich5264]

Best ever created model of airplane in simulators, awesome!

[@BFGDoc]

Oh... my.... goodness.... absolutely incredible!

[@RS250Squid]

I love trailers that make me tear up a little. I'm hysterical when I'm drunk, as you can imagine ;-).

[@TheGlobalistHunter]

Andy B dude next weekend everyone is gonna be "flying under the influence" !

[@RS250Squid]

Rene Addicott Oh yes indeed!

[@artemKonoplevGeo]

"графоний" .... "Ааааа, мои глаза! Это просто улёт" ☺ ))))

[@Spaceflightlover2010]

OMG this looks better than a Hollywood movie.

[@monstrok]

This makes me smile!

[@bluecollarphil7064]

I CANT ACTUALLY BELIEVE THIS RN 😍

[@ozanemredemir9392]

i really wish you great success with sales and everything.

[@zaphurnusprime3695]

So ED, Will steam have an opportunity for discounts, or is that something you would like to keep exclusive to the standalone programs for a while. It would make total sense to do that but I would just like to confirm.

[@bowser515]

It's so beautiful!! Bring it on...

[@Citizen_Snips1]

*THE RIDE IS STARTING*

[@mtcougar]

Awesome video, nice job! 1:47 Epic beauty!

[@stuartspeirs2892]

They'll need an Air Boss for the Stennes, I can see the chaos now.

[@UnlimitedPlayZ-l8k]

jesus christ what a beautiful trailer cant wait!!

[@jaakeeyy]

This just looks amazing..

[@rahuldalvi5335]

I can wait longer but I was hoping for some Indian aircraft to be introduced for DCS subscribers.

[@jared9191]

Small nitpick, but I hope the Blue Angel shots get redone when they option to remove the wing pylons comes. It just seems so out of place seeing Blue Angeles not in full airshow configuration. Other than that, gorgeous video!

[@GlowingAmraam]

Yes, fully aware of that, simply had to work with what was available at the time. :)

[@jared9191]

No worries m8, it was still absolutely gorgeous!

[@matthewlake182]

I can't wait to fly this in VR!!