CJS Super Hornet Community Mod v2.4 - Official Thread

[Flanker562]

It's still actively being worked on, just the Discord link is invalid. Maybe they'll make a more permanent one so it's easier for people to join

[Ithronwise]

13 hours ago, Murph77 said:

Discord invite is invalid.  Has a halt on downloading this module been put in place? I've been trying for two days now. 

Use this one: https://discord.gg/gpUqaPwztq

[__Timberwolf__]

I have made an updated Growler EW script
 

 

[hancerPL]

This mod doesn't include any additional weapons, and the template is from the standard version. It's a shame to install it.

[Ithronwise]

On 9/30/2025 at 10:55 PM, hancerPL said:

This mod doesn't include any additional weapons, and the template is from the standard version. It's a shame to install it.

What are you talking about? You can load more weapons (with some limitations) and you have more loadout options than in the legacy hornet (e.g. 2x AIM-9X + 2x GBU-32 + 4x GBU-31 + 2x AIM-120C + 1x FPU-12, try this in the legacy hornet). Besides of that the mod has some nice gimmicks that the legacy doesn't have. So, please go and troll everywhere else. 

Edited October 2 by Ithronwise

[burakcev123]

The download link isn’t working, could you please update it

[Flanker562]

1 hour ago, burakcev123 said:

The download link isn’t working, could you please update it

Go here, the latest download is on the Discord: https://discord.gg/gpUqaPwztq

[TBP_pilot]

Once the mod is installed in saved games, how do I load it into DCS?

[Flanker562]

You need the Core folder there too. But once you do that just start DCS and you''ll be able to fly it

[G21pilot]

On 11/13/2025 at 5:13 PM, TBP_pilot said:

Once the mod is installed in saved games, how do I load it into DCS?

You’ll need a mission with the Superbug in it as well. 

[vladimusmaximus]

The download links are all broken, is this still available?

[Flanker562]

9 hours ago, vladimusmaximus said:

The download links are all broken, is this still available?

https://www.mediafire.com/file/zh9e78xtphyt0u1/CJS+Super+Hornet+Mod+v2.4.4.250901.RC3.zip/file

[Soulfreak]

Am 20.11.2025 um 13:31 schrieb Flanker562:

https://www.mediafire.com/file/zh9e78xtphyt0u1/CJS+Super+Hornet+Mod+v2.4.4.250901.RC3.zip/file

Sadly the link is broken.

[heloguy]

There's a new version, DL link is in Discord.

[Flanker562]

6 hours ago, CarloVecchi said:

Sadly the link is broken.

Weird as I got it from the Discord,

Edited Wednesday at 12:43 PM by Flanker562

[Ithronwise]

6 hours ago, CarloVecchi said:

Sadly the link is broken.

Version 2.4.5 came out today, so this link isn't valid anymore. I highly suggest to join the CJS Discord:
https://discord.gg/gpUqaPwztq

[Raffi75]

3 hours ago, Ithronwise said:

Version 2.4.5 came out today, so this link isn't valid anymore. I highly suggest to join the CJS Discord:
https://discord.gg/gpUqaPwztq

Yesterday I returned to this plane and installed v.2.4.4, and today such a surprise

[Flanker562]

Yeah I'll admit I submitted the 2.4.4 version link, and didn't realize that 2.4.5 came out, so my bad.

[SkateZilla]

Surprise!, lmao, yes, 2.4.5 came out, literally what 24 hrs before the DCS Update.

That being Said:
CJS Super Hornets v2.4.4 Bug Tracker (Udpated: 10/26/2025):

Module	Category	Status	Bug ID	Notes
CORE	WEAPONS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244A01	STORE IS FLOATING SLIGHTLY ABOVE / BELOW PYLON
CORE	WEAPONS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244A02	AIRCRAFT PYLONS NOT VISIBLE IN OLD MISSIONS
CORE	WEAPONS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244C01	DCS WILL NOT START WITH F-22A ENHANCEMENT MOD INSTALLED
PLAYER	DISPLAYS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244B03	UFCD SUB MENU INDICATOR IS VERTICALLY SMEARED WITH DLSS
CORE	DATA	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244D01	CALLSIGNS FOR RAAF INCORRECT
PLAYER	SYSTEMS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244H01	REPEATED ERROR IN DCS.LOG FOR OFP28E MISSING PARAM
PLAYER	SYSTEMS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244D04	DATA CARTRIDGE BUTTON IN MISSION NOT LOADING THE DTC MENU
CORE	ANIMATIONS	TRACEBACK	#244W01	AI START W/ WINGS FOLDED ON LAND *(MAYBE DCS AI / STATIC / ID LIMITATION)*
PLAYER	ANIMATIONS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244W02	WINGFOLD ANIMATION ON NETWORK IS NOT SYNCED IN SOME INSTANCES
PLAYER	ANIMATIONS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244F02	FLAPERONS ANIMATION IS 200% OVERCRANKED OVER NETWORK IN SOME INSTANCES
CORE	ANIMATIONS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244A04	AFTER LANDING / SHUTDOWN, AI OUTBOARD PYLONS FLICKER
CORE	WEAPONS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244B08	BOMBS ON LEFT SUU-80 ATTACH TOO HIGH, BOMBS ON RIGHT SIDE TOO LOW
PLAYER	FLIGHT MODEL	RESEARCH / TRACEBACK	#244S01	HEAVY PLAYER AIRCRAFT HAVE AGGRESSIVE NOSE BOUNCE ON HOLD BACK RELEASE
PLAYER	WEAPONS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244W05	GBU-31 2K E-FUZE WONT ARM
CORE	PROPERTIES	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244P21	AIRCRAFT PROPERTIES FOR PYLONS, FLAG, BLOCK KITS DO NOT TRANSFER AFTER LOADING
PLAYER	VIEWS	RESOLVED v2.4.5.251121	#244V22	PLAYER 1ST PERSON VIEW VISOR DOES NOT TOGGLE W/ VISER TOGGLE COMMANDS

CJS Super Hornets Package v2.4.5.251121 Change Log:
- Added AI T/O Trim and Wing Fold Animations Arguments to Network Sync List. [#244W02][#244F02]
- Changed Aircraft Property Names for Pylon Mounting to resolve conflicts w/ old mission settings. [#244A02]
    - Added Properties detection to Player "Addon_Systems" to detect Pylon Mounts and Override/Set uncontrolled Args.
- Added DTC Folder and dlg and luas for F/A-18E,F,G. [#244D04]
    - Modified the LUAs to detect the correct AC Type, 
    - DTC options are loaded from F/A-18C Coremods due to Lua Limitations on file pathing. *(same issue as datalinks)*.
- Reformatted and cleaned OFP28E Subsystem for Velocity carot. [#244H01]
- Corrected RAAF Callsign table [#244D01]. *Correct List Provided by Natu*
- Added custom characters to UFC Font Texture and Table, modifications to additional UFCD elements. [#244B03]
- Removed "<CLEAN>" Options from Hardpoints lists, removing Pylons is done through Aircraft Properties.
- Adjusted Elements and Formatting and Tables for E/F Hardpoints Table,
    - Cleaner Arrangements/Sorting, added some more dev notes.
- Rewrote External Missiles LAU AIM-120D AI and Player Weapon Declare function,
    - Updated Format for function and uniformality.
    - Added option for AI to have 3 AIM-120Ds (2 Midboard, 1 Outboard), allowing AI to have the 12 Amraam Loadout.
    - Merged Pylon 2 and 3 Split stores into Mid-board function.
- Integrated Nite Storm's AIM-9X2 Table into Ext Weapons Tables, for AI Use.
    - Moved and renamed Core\AIM-9X.edm to \Stores\NS_AIM-9X2.edm to resolve conflict with F-22A Enhancement.
    - Edited NS_AIM-9X2.edm to use it's own material / textures (data added to SAMPLE LUAs for Liveries etc).
- Integrated CATM-9X and CATM-120C Into External Weapons Tables,
    - CATM-9X Uses the default version of the CATM-9X Shape within DCS,
    - CATM-120C Uses the default version of the CATM-120C Shape within DCS.
    - CATM-9Xs Are only added to Wingtip and outboard stations,
    - CATM-120Cs are only added to outboard and fuselage stations.
- Removed TLAU EDM from Weapons Declarations, Changed to Invisible Dummy node,
    - Weapons using SUU80 + LAU127 will use the LAU-127 Built into the model now,
    - TLAU-127 EDM Cleansed From \Shapes Folder.
    - Known issue that Outboard Weapons do not move w/ Wing flex animation.
- Adjusted mounting alignment / positions for some stores to fix mounting gaps or mounting inside pylon. [#244B08]
- Added Ordinance Store table for all fuel tanks,
    - Merged all separate fuel tank declarations into single function.
- Added FPU-8/A High Vis Variant of EDM,
    - High Vis Material name is "FPU-8H"
- Revised UnitPayload Files for E/F w/ new FuelTank CLSIDs
- Revised E/F Forbidden Tables.
- Revised Ordinance Tables and AIM-9 Functions to include the AIM-9M/X Livery Option.
    - Only Works on AIM-9M/X, Does not function on CATM-9M/X.
- Changes to Growler Pylon configuration,
    - Fuselage/Inboard is merged like the E/F,
    - Additional "3B" and "9B" Pylon for Jamming pods, and AIM-9X Singles on OB,
    - Removed Symmetrical Requirement for ALQ-99 High Band and ALQ-249 Mid-Band Pods.
- Merged F/A-18E/F and E/A-18G Loadout, Hardpoints, and Restriction tables into the E/F Tables,
    - This was possible as a result of the pylon re-configuration above, all 3 variants will use the same CLSIDs and Restrictions.
- Revised Growler UnitPayloads to reflect the change to Merged CLSIDs.
    - If Payloads don't load/display correctly, please cleanse the Saved Games UnitPayloads Cache.
    - Cache is located in \Saved Games\DCS\Mission EDitor\UnitPayloads\
- DCS Code Sync 2.9.20.15010
- Added MK-83 AIR to Ordinance Table.
- Added MK-83 Air Single to STA 2 OB, And Dual to STA 2 MB Offset, and STA 3 IB Offset.
- Corrected CLSID for MK-82Y CLSID Swap, SMS Will See the MK-82Ys Correctly Now,
    - Adjusted Hardpoint options for MK-82Y.
- General Purpose Bombs and GPBs on BRU-33 Added to Centerline Station
    - While there's almost no photo's of Super Hornets flying in this configuration,
    - The Data for the SUU-78 Supports the loadout.
- DCS Code Sync 2.9.20.15384
    - Datalink Files moved to CJS Core \ Entry \ Datalink for modifications.
- Adjusted Aircraft Builder function names,
- DCS Code Sync 2.9.21.16362,
    - DTC Files Updated to add new elements and changes, Sub Luas for Systems and Threats Remain being loaded from Core\FA-18C
    - Added Missing LUA and DLG File for EA-18G.
- Revisions to E/F UnitPayloads.    
    - Adjustments to the Loadouts and the Loadout Names to match Growler Formatting.
- Revisions to Aircraft Property names and functions
    ** NOTE: THIS WILL REQUIRE AIRCRAFT TO BE REPLACED IN EXISTING MISSIONS **
    - Pylons changed from CheckBox to Combo List, added weight values for pylon to values,
    - USA Flag changed from checkbox to Combo List, Future functions planned, Conflict w/ AI Arg Controller.
    - Demo Equipment Changed from Checkbox to Combo List, Future functions planned,
    - Block III Equipment changed from checkbox to combo list, future functions planned.
    - All Controls Unified as Combo-Box or Edit-Box for CJS and ED Controls, Sizes Uniformed, Alignment Uniformed and Cleaned.
    - Headers / Labels Condensed, Tables Condensed for all items.
    - Precoding the Multi-Crew/Player Options. *(Obviously Not Functional Yet)*
    - Added Helmet Only (No Visor) Options to Helmet Gear. (External Model Only, does not Effect 1st Person Pilot).
- Revision to USA Flag Mounting Player Input/System
    - Right Side mounting enabled, option added to Aircraft Properties as well.
- Reivision to Cockpit Panel Init, Restore Visor/JHMCS Argument Sync,
    - Enables the Visor Up/Down first person view effect.
- Revision to Pylons Data,
    - "Mass" removed from pylon tables, as it's added via the properties,
        - Resolves Pylon weight being added to aircraft weight twice per station.
- Adjusted Default Values for E/F/G/ET/FT Bunos Digits.        
- Moved Flag Arg to Resolve SFM Conflict w/ AI,
    - Revised Properties Tables and FLAG System.
- Moved WSO Helmet Equipment Arg to Resolve Conflict w/ Visor Arg.    
    - Revised WSO Animations System,
    - Revised Helmet Animation Table to remove Visor Toggle Ability from "Helmet Only Option".
- DCS Code Sync 2.9.21.16552.
- Added Boeing ASH Demonstrator Livery to F/A-18F
- Revisions to E/A-18G UnitPayloads File.
- Revisions to Entry.lua Module Summary.
- Added CJS Debug Messages at Mission Start Toggle to Aircraft Properties for Player Aircraft.
- Added CJS System Messages Toggle to Aircraft Properties,
    - This will enable the subtitle messages when toggling addon systems that do not have a cockpit indicator,
    - ie. Remove before flight flags/engine covers, crew ladder, Aircraft Strobe Ident. Pattern etc.
- Adjustments to Addon Systems Parameters.
- Precoding some v2.5 Cockpit testing items.
- Removed orphaned call for LOD01 in FA-18F LODs File.
- Corrected reversed payload IDs in the F/A-18F/E Payload files.    
    
- DEVNOTES:
    - FPU-12/A Fuel Tanks only allow 330 Gallons to be usable due to PFM Coding.
    - Internal Fuel Cells, Only work if no external tanks are loaded due to PFM Coding.
    - The Additional Captive Stores do not show up in SMS. (CATM-120C and CATM-9X)

Discord Link:
https://discord.gg/vZrJCA2euy

Edited 7 hours ago by SkateZilla

[Flanker562]

I think this is needed to help with information flow, etc.