F18, Operation Desert Storm

Jump into the cockpit of the Navy/Marine workhorse fighting machine-the F/A-18 Hornet. Now you can fly the most prolific carrier-based aircraft in the Coalition arsenal. Load up with precision guided munitions and bring the forces of freedom to bear on the Iraqi regime of terror. Fly above a thousand square miles of stunningly realistic satellite image-based terrain. Look through your canopy and see the same environment that Coalition fighter pilots navigated during Operation Desert Storm. Features Beautiful and realistic satellite image-based terrain covering over 1000 square miles of Iraq, Kuwait, Iran and the Persian Gulf. Realistic simulation of the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft flight dynamics and instrumentation. Realistic carrier operations including carrier launches and landing using the Meatball and Instrument Landing System. Landing Signal Officer giving you voice progress reports and instructions during your carrier landings. Sophisticated enemy pilot and SAM site operator AI (artificial intelligence.) Beautiful atmospheric effects with the sun, clouds, fog and haze. Fully 3D cockpit with working instruments enhances the realistic feel. Use one of many preset armament loads for specialized missions or create your own. Multiplayer via the Internet or LAN.