The Thrustmaster F/A-18C Hornet HOTAS Add-On Grip is a metal PC grip, a 1:1 replica of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet fighter's flight stick, with 19 buttons and an 8-way PoV hat. It is an add-on grip: it requires a compatible HOTAS base (sold separately).
An officially licensed replica (Boeing), built from industrial-grade metal, with a control layout identical to the real Hornet stick and calibrated pressure on every button. It integrates natively with the F/A-18C module in DCS World and fits onto the HOTAS Warthog and HOTAS Cougar bases.
Thrustmaster F/A-18C Hornet HOTAS Add-On Grip features
- Official 1:1 replica of the F/A-18C Hornet stick, licensed by Boeing.
- 100% metal, industrial-grade construction for intensive use.
- 19 functional buttons: a 2-stage metal trigger, an 8-way PoV hat, two 4-way hat switches with push, a 2-way hat with a central button, and pinky buttons.
- Calibrated pressure identical to the original Hornet control.
- Native integration with the F/A-18C module in DCS World (sold separately).
- Compatible with the HOTAS Warthog and HOTAS Cougar bases.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Add-on grip (base required) |
| Scale | 1:1 of the F/A-18C Hornet stick |
| Material | 100% metal, industrial-grade |
| Buttons | 19 functional + 8-way PoV hat |
| Trigger | 2-stage metal |
| Integration | Native with the F/A-18C module in DCS World |
| Compatible bases | HOTAS Warthog, HOTAS Cougar (button 19 inactive) |
| Platform | PC (Windows 10/11) |
Compatibility
A PC grip (Windows 10/11) that requires a compatible HOTAS base: HOTAS Warthog or HOTAS Cougar (on the Cougar, button 19 is not active). It integrates natively with the F/A-18C module in DCS World and works with Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane or IL-2. Pairs with the HOTAS Warthog Flight Stick as a base (not included).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a base to use it?
Yes. It is an add-on grip that requires a compatible HOTAS base, sold separately.
Which bases are compatible?
HOTAS Warthog and HOTAS Cougar. On the Cougar, button 19 is not active.
Which aircraft is it a replica of?
The flight stick of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet fighter, at 1:1 scale and licensed by Boeing.
Does it integrate with DCS?
Yes. It offers native integration with the F/A-18C module in DCS World, sold separately.
How many buttons does it have?
19 functional buttons, with a 2-stage trigger, an 8-way PoV hat and several hat switches.
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