Hornet Weapon Select Switch Operation

[Jetguy06]

Hey guys. Googling around like I typically do after a module release, I found diagrams of the Hornet's RW HOTAS layout.

 

 

The Weapons Select Switch on the stick is three-positioned, Forward, Aft, and Down (like a button).

 

 

Forward is Sparrow Select, Aft is Gun Select, and Down is Sidewinder Select.

 

 

My question is if Forward selects Sparrows, and the switch is only three-positioned, how are you supposed to select AMRAAMs?

 

 

Thanks!!

[feefifofum]

If memory serves It's what would be the countermeasure switch on the Warthog; fwd for AIM-120, aft for AIM-7, left/right for AIM-9 and guns though I honestly can't remember which is which on those two right now. I want to say AIM9 is left but it's a coin toss. :lol:

It's labeled in the options.

[David OC]

If this pick is how it is IRL, the things I have changed using CH stick is:

Right for Sparrows

Left for Sidewinders

I don't have a down action on that key, not sure what the real F/A-18 does if it was to use both?

 

[Jetguy06]

Ok, so it's AMRAAMs with the forward position. I have the switch mapped to my CMS on my Warthog, but my question is how would real world Horbet pilots select a Sparrow if the forward position is for AMRAAMs? I always try to keep my mapping as close to real world as possible, so if the actual switch on the stick doesn't move left of right, I won't map it to do that on my Warthog. I'm funny about realism like that ;)

 

So, how would a real pilot select Sparrows in a real Hornet? Thanks!!

[Rainmaker]

The real switch has five positions.

 

Forward: Sparrow

Down: Sidewinder

Aft: Gun

Right: AMRAAM

Left: not used

 

If it’s the same switch as what’s on the -15 stick grip, it does not, it’s fore, aft, and depressed.

[Buckeye]

The real switch has five positions.

 

Forward: Sparrow

Down: Sidewinder

Aft: Gun

Right: AMRAAM

Left: not used

 

This is correct.

[Rainmaker]

It's the same switch as the Harrier, the whole F15 grip is very different being closer to a development of the B8 style instead of a "new" design like the F18/AV8B.

 

 

Fair enough. :thumbup:

[Alphamale]

If this pick is how it is IRL, the things I have changed using CH stick is:

Right for Sparrows

Left for Sidewinders

I don't have a down action on that key, not sure what the real F/A-18 does if it was to use both?

 

 

No, you have them upside down

[CHSStarKiller]

The real switch has five positions.

 

Forward: Sparrow

Down: Sidewinder

Aft: Gun

Right: AMRAAM

Left: not used

 

There is no left selection for the weapon select switch, not on any legacy or super hornet

[RightStuff]

My setup (not a single bit to ‚R/L’):

 

Boat-Switch:

FWD: AIM120

MDL: NAV

BCK: AIM9

 

NWS short: Msl Step

NWS long: toggle AIM7/AIM120

 

Trigger 1st Detent: Select Gun

 

But some might recognize (in some way) this setup :music_whistling: :smilewink: