The documents are not just technical manuals; they are the definitive performance blueprints of the F/A-18 Hornet. Whether for understanding the nuances of the F404-GE-402 engine upgrade (210) or the baseline GE-400 (200), these supplements provide the crucial data that defines the Legacy Hornet's legendary maneuverability and capability.
The identifiers and A1-F18AC-NFM-210 refer to specific volumes of the NATOPS Flight Manual a1-f18ac-nfm-200 210
Charts mapping out the Climb Speed Schedule (CSS) and Peak Rate of Climb (PRC) to help pilots optimize their ascent to specific flight levels. The documents are not just technical manuals; they
: Focuses on performance data for aircraft equipped with the older General Electric F404-GE-400 A1-F18AC-NFM-210 : Focuses on performance data for aircraft equipped
The A1-F18AC-NFM-200 is publicly far more common than the NFM-210. In online flight simulation communities, the -200 manual is a widely used resource. However, its data does not apply to later Hornet models. For this reason, you will find many forum posts asking for the A1-F18AC-NFM-210, as it is much harder to find. As one forum user noted, "For the F/A-18 with F404-GE-402 engines, the manual reference is A1-F18AC-NFM-210" .