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F-18 Straight and Level around Mach 1.6

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When flying straight and level at around Mach 1.6 the F-18 becomes overstressed. Is this accurate?Thanks,John

Specs say Max speed Mach 1.6-7 around FL380Mach 1.8 level

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Note the "Placard" line on this F-15 chart. Maximun mach due to structural limits changes with altitude.http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/179818.jpg

I think the Acceleration F18 is made of balsa wood...

Hahahah. Yeah, the flight model has some quirks. At the other end of the flight envelope, I often just can't get the plane to slow down. Trying to lose altitude quickly for any kind of rapid military approach / pattern is difficult. With about ~5k lbs of fuel onboard, gear down, full flaps, cut throttle, in only a 10 degree descent, the FSX plane GAINS speed. I guess it's time to increase the drag scalars in the aircraft.cfg. Overall I'm still loving FSX Acceleration though, and this Hornet especially.

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