On September 15th, 2013, Saul and John Spartan embarked on a remarkable journey by releasing the F/A-18E/F modification on the BI forums, which can be accessed at https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/154948-fa-18-super-hornet-and-su-35s-flanker-e/. Little did they know that this humble beginning would lead to significant developments. Over the course of several years, they dedicated their efforts to refining the mod and adapting it to the evolving world of Arma 3.
Eventually, both Saul and John Spartan decided to venture out and establish Bravo Zero One, where they channeled their expertise into crafting the Jets DLC. This transition opened the door for TeTeT's team to take charge of further model and development work. They embraced the advancements offered by the Arma 3 platform updates and continued to enhance the mod.
Jaentzen, a skilled skinner (https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198015969026/myworkshopfiles/?appid=107410), joined the team and contributed an impressive array of historical and contemporary liveries for the F/A-18E/F mod. In the same vein, Leshrack diligently enhanced the code base, leveraging the latest features of SQF to establish a robust and forward-looking foundation.
With the arrival of Yax and RiverX, the aircraft's cockpit underwent a significant transformation. They introduced clickable buttons and multifunctional displays (MFDs) throughout the Super Hornet, pushing the boundaries of what was possible within the constraints of the Arma 3 engine.
A major breakthrough occurred when Acolyte joined the team. His unwavering commitment to exploring the capabilities of the Arma 3 scripting language, SQF, brought the clickable cockpit concept of the Super Hornet to a new level of completeness.
Fast forward to 2023, and both the Super Hornet and Super Flanker have firmly established themselves within the Arma 3 community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the players who have faithfully supported these mods over the years. Here are some notable statistics before we conclude:
- The Su-35 Flanker boasts an impressive 60,463 subscribers: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=743108251
- The 2018 Super Hornet edition commands a substantial following with 154,677 subscribers: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=743099837
- The 2020 Super Hornet edition, https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2131302796, has garnered 41,522 subscribers.
- The Super Hornet Beta, the most current version available, has attracted 29,150 subscribers on https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1552807725.
These numbers underscore the enduring popularity and impact of these mods within the Arma 3 community. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.
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