Missing features that will make the Hornet a true Multirole Iron Bomber.

[spikef22]

As we all know the F-18 as it stands is missing a few novel features. For most MSI and things like towed decoys come to mind. But for me two and to a lesser degree three features stand out like a sore thumb. Firstly and most importantly for broader use outside of the cold war and 90s use case, DBS/ Limited SAR modes for the hornets AG radar. The AG radar as is, is in a rather sorry state that makes the map modes limited for actual target acquisition. The radar modeled in game, the AN/APG-73 does have limited SAR and DBS modes that should give us resolution closer to the F-15Es HRM mode. Secondly this is a small but I think critical feature to any pre-planned iron bombing in the Hornet. LOFT symbology for AUTO mode with Iron bombs. Not to be confused with the LOFT mode for JDAMs. This would let aircrews deliver weapons way more accurately in stand off especially with the fun double MK 83 payload. AUTO LOFT does exist in IRL hornets of this time period IIRC gives symbiology similar to that in the Mudhen. Lastly I know not currently planned but with the fact ED has gone back and said they are going to provide a LANTIRN TGP for the Viper, I think giving us Nitehawk would be excellent and great for Gulf War missions on the new Iraq map. To a lesser degree LANA and the LST pods would also be a nice touch but I know the aircraft being modeled in game is no longer plumbed for those pod. Either way these three features would really help the Hornet perform to its max and I hope to see some feedback from ED about it!