Super Hornet FA-18F
(GameBoy Advance - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
UK Magic
Published_By:
Majesco
Released On:
16 Nov 2004
In F-18 Super Hornet, players will take to the sky for more than 19 different land and sea missions in real Iraqi cities, to defend the coalition and defeat the insurgent forces with an array of high-powered weaponry.
UPC-A:
096427013709 (USA)
Part #:
AGB-BF8E-USA (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
L Button
Left Rear View
Control Pad UP
Dive
Control Pad LEFT
Bank Left
Control Pad RIGHT
Bank Right
Control Pad DOWN
Climb
START
Pause/Resume game
SELECT
Access/Exit AWACS Radar Grid
R Button
Right Rear View
A Button
Fire Weapon
B Button and Up on the Control Pad simultaneously
Increase Thrust or reach 210% thrust for launch
B Button and Down on the Control Pad simultaneously
Decrease Thrust
Press and hold B Button, then press R or L Button
Select Weapons System
Press and hold R or L Button, then press B Button
Dispense Countermeasures
B Button and Control Pad Right repeatedly
Display the AWG-9 Radar System
B Button and Control Pad Left repeatedly
Display the Computer Screens
B Button and Left on the Control Pad simultaneously
Access AFCS STAT 1 and STAT 2 displays
How to Play
Main Options Screen
From the Main Options Screen, you can select Novice or Ace difficulty settings, enter a password to return to a specific mission, or practice landing. To select an option, press the Control Pad Up or Down to highlight the desired option, then press the A Button.
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New Game: Select to play Super Hornet F/A-18F.
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Enter Password: Displays the Password Entry Screen.
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Game Options: Displays the Game Options Screen.
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Practice Landing: Practice carrier landings to hone your skills before attempting an actual mission.
Game Options Screen
You can adjust music and sound effects volume using the sliders on this screen. To customize controller configuration, highlight the Controls Option and use the Control Pad Left or Right to change aircraft response. To change difficulty, highlight the Difficulty Option and press Left or Right to switch between Novice and Ace Modes.
Difficulty Settings Comparison
| Mode | Take Off/Landing | Tomahawk Missiles | Missile Supply | Gun Ammunition | Hits To Destroy | Rate of Fuel Consumption | ECM |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Novice | Automatic | Automatic | Generous | Unlimited | 5 | Slow | Automatic |
| Ace | Manual | Manual | Normal | Limited | 3 | Fast | Manual |
Navigational Computer
The system helps locate an enemy or Way Point on the AWACS Grid by displaying an arrow-shaped indicator on the HUD. If the indicator appears on the right, bank right; if on the left, bank left. When flying toward the target, the indicator centers to track its position. When flying directly toward the Way Point beacon, the indicators disappear, confirming your heading is correct for interception.
AWACS Operational Radar Grid
The Super Hornet's radar integrates with weapon and threat evaluation systems, providing instant access to information on bogeys via a two-way data link to AWACS aircraft. This grid provides a long-range satellite view to help you maneuver toward targets.
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Targeting Signatures: Press the A Button repeatedly to target any contact. The signature appears at the bottom of the Grid. If the contact is off-screen, a moving icon indicates its direction.
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Way Points: These are points on the Grid from which you can fire an AGM-86B Cruise Missile. Use the Navigational Computer to hone in on Way Point radar signatures.
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Maneuvering: Press Control Pad Left or Right to bank. Press and hold B while pressing Control Pad Up or Down to vary flight speed.
Mission Status
Press either L or R Buttons on the AWACS Grid to review mission orders, objectives, current password, and available lives. Objectives are identified by specific signatures on the Grid.
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Enemy Destroyer
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Experimental Enemy Radar Plane
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Oil Platform
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Enemy Oil Tanker
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X-35 Joint Strike Fighter
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Island Compound
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Tu-26 Back Bomber
Pilot's Advisory
Some missions require seeking out and destroying enemy objectives. Use the M61A1 Vulcan 20mm Cannon to neutralize offensive weapons after approaching these classified targets similar to carrier approaches.
Combat
Targeting enemies on the AWACS Grid displays signature, location, altitude, and heading data. Guide the F-18 close enough to begin tactical operations, then select a weapons system and maneuver until the HUD locks onto the enemy. A steady tone during missile usage signifies a lock and readiness for launch.
Threat System Display
This display provides vital flight information on targeted bogeys, including altitude, compass heading, and range. It also identifies the bogey's radar signature using the Interferometer. To access this display, press B and Left on the Control Pad simultaneously.
Electronic Countermeasures Display (ECMs)
When an enemy fires at your aircraft, the CCD displays the ECM screen with a warning tone. A blip on the display represents the incoming missile and its distance relative to your aircraft. As the missile gains on you, the blip moves closer to the plane icon. Contact with the icon indicates sustained damage.
Electronic Countermeasures
The Super Hornet is equipped with devices to confuse enemy missile tracking. Use these in combination with skilled flying to evade targets. To discharge an ECM device, press and hold either the R or L Button to view the Rear Right or Rear Left.
Avoiding Enemy Ordinance
Execute evasive flight maneuvers, such as extreme banking and altitude changes, to lose tracking missiles. Be cautious, as missiles exploding too close will damage your plane. The warning tone will cease once your F-18 is out of danger.
Landing Procedures
Land on the carrier flight deck or airfield to complete missions or replenish fuel and weapons.
Carrier Targeting
Press SELECT to display the Grid, then press A to target the carrier. Fly toward it and press SELECT to return to the Main Cockpit Screen. The Radar System automatically switches to PDS Mode, allowing you to line up behind the carrier.
The Landing Corridor
The Computer Landing Display (CLD) appears automatically during final approach, showing altitude and horizontal position. The upper half, the Landing Corridor Display, shows vertical position. Maneuver so the contact blip remains between the top and bottom lines for a safe landing.
The Positioning Grid
Crosswinds may affect landing success. The contact blip on this grid represents your F-18. Maneuver the plane so the blip stays in the center
Tips & Maps
Targeting an Objective
Press the A Button on the AWACS Grid to display the target's signature, then press SELECT to return to the Main Cockpit Screen. Fly towards the objective's position shown on the AWG-9 Radar System to automatically enter the bombing run.
Attacking an Objective
Maneuver the objective into the center of the HUD using basic flight controls and destroy enemy fire sources or propulsion engines with machine guns. Multiple passes may be required, and you must bank around to attempt another bombing run after passing over the objective.
Programming Tomahawk Missiles
Maneuver to the Way Point using the Navigational Computer, then press B and R or L to select the AGM-86B missile, followed by A to launch it. Waiting too long requires reacquiring the Way Point to attempt another launch.
Detonating Tomahawk Missiles
View the missile's progress on the Weapons Status Display and detonate it by pressing B and selecting the AGM-86B on the Main Cockpit Screen, then pressing A when the CCD alerts you are within range. In Ace Mode, missing the detonation window causes the missile to fall harmlessly.
Surface To Air Missile (SAM)
Stay alert for missiles fired from submarines, tanks, and SCUD launchers, which cause Enemy Lock-On Indicators to flash and the ECM screen to appear. Use the same evasion techniques described for air-deployed enemy missiles to counter them.
Damage
If evasive maneuvers fail, an enemy missile will impact and damage the F-18, destroying it after a third hit in Ace Mode or a fifth hit in Novice Mode.
Carrier Protection
Enemy aircraft may disengage to attack your carrier, and if the carrier sustains enough damage, it will sink and abort the current mission.
KA-6D Tanker Targeting
Locate the Tanker on the AWACS Grid and press A to target it, then fly towards it. The Radar system will switch to PDF Mode to display the tanker's position for automatic lineup behind it.
KA-6D Tanker Refueling
Align the floating aircraft icon with the stationary one on the Refueling Computer Display to begin refueling. Once connected, the process begins automatically, and you will disengage upon completion.
GAMEPLAY HINTS
Avoid missiles by flying erratically, reduce fuel usage by limiting afterburners, and decrease engine thrust to 50% for increased maneuverability in combat. Use short bursts for machineguns, aim toward the front of the carrier runway when landing, and move the Control Pad slightly to aim at enemy fire bursts when attacking.
Items & Weapons
WEAPONS SYSTEM
The F-18 is armed with an array of sophisticated weapons that can be cycled through on the Main Cockpit Screen and fired using the A Button. To aim missiles, maneuver the sight dot onto the target and wait for a steady 'lock-on' tone before launching.
M61A1 Vulcan 20mm Cannon
The Vulcan should be fired in short, concentrated bursts at close range as it expends ammunition quickly and is prone to overheating. If it overheats, the M61 reading on the display will flash until the cannon cools.
AIM-9 Sidewinder Missiles
These short-range, infrared missiles use hot jet exhaust to target enemies and are self-guided after launch. They are the most accurate and effective weapon due to their easy tracking in the cold sky.
AIM-7 Sparrow Missiles
These compact, mid-range, radar-guided missiles can be carried without compromising the F-18's performance. They can only acquire a target when closing in on the aircraft.
AIM-54 Phoenix Missiles
These long-range, radar-guided missiles can lock on to distant radar signatures to guarantee the destruction of an enemy aircraft. They are effective from close to extreme range and can be launched by targeting the bogey on the AWACS Grid.
AGM-86B Tomahawk Missiles
The Tomahawk employs a 1,000 lb. high explosive warhead guided by a Special Terrain Navigational Computer for pinpoint accuracy. These weapons can only be fired from specific Way Points that are pre-programmed into each missile.
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