4-12 Multiplayer F/A-18C COOP Supercarrier Operation Mission
Skills Required: Cold Start, Case I Launch, 9-Line, Laser-guided Bomb, AGM-65E with JTAC laser, Case I Recovery.
Module Required: F/A-18C Hornet, Supercarrier, Persian Gulf Map.
[The mission file is remastered on 9 Mar 2024]
Added Chinese Language version:
https://pan.baidu.com/s/1jFxZsg6yNdTzZuEmGQ3rAQ?pwd=u4rp
Mission 01 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3325580/
Mission 02 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3325818/
Mission 03 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326040/
Mission 04 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326358/
Mission 05 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326697/
Mission 06 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3327552/
Mission 07 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3327771/
Mission 08 Link:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3327901/
Situation Update:
On the eighth day of war, a notable incident occurred near the northern outskirts of Bandar Abbas, where two Russian Su-27 fighters were engaged and downed, marking a significant escalation in Moscow's involvement in the conflict. This event coincided with an official statement from Moscow declaring unwavering support for the Iranian military coup, acknowledging the insurgent military faction as the legitimate governing authority of Iran. This stance revealed the depth of Russian involvement, highlighting years of clandestine support and funding towards key Iranian military leaders, culminating in a coordinated effort to bolster the coup's military capabilities through the deployment of a private mercenary group funded by the Kremlin. This group, operating under the guise of a security contract with the Iranian Army, had commenced the strategic transfer of personnel, helicopters, and fighter jets into Iran via the Caspian Sea several months before the war. The strategic implications of this alliance were further underscored by the blockade of the Hormuz Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint, leading to a drastic reduction in global crude oil supplies by approximately twenty million barrels per day. This disruption propelled crude oil prices to an unprecedented peak of 150 dollars per barrel, a stark increase from the pre-war level of 90 dollars, thereby generating substantial economic leverage for Russia amidst the global energy crisis and logistic disruption. Moscow's maneuver, aimed at maximizing economic advantage through geopolitical instability, showcased its intent to continue its support for the Iranian military coup, underscoring its influential role in regional power dynamics. Concurrently, on the ground, coalition forces reported substantial advances towards Bandar Abbas, with the USMC 1st and 2nd Regiments making significant inroads near Rajaei Port and the Jamal Ahmad Industrial zone, approaching to the pivotal harbor city from the west side. Whilst on the east side, the USMC 4th and 5th Regiments achieved a strategic victory in securing Minab by midnight of the eighth day, immediately transitioning to an offensive push northwest on the morning of Day 9. The desert-like plain terrain between Minab and Bandar Abbas offered little in terms of defensible positions, allowing coalition forces to advance 20km with minimal resistance. However, the enemy formed a temporary defensive line near the village area approximately 30km east of Bandar Abbas Airport, intensifying battles in the region. In response, the Joint mission command center has increased its Close Air Support (CAS) operations, aiming to dismantle enemy defenses and maintain the momentum of the coalition's advance towards Bandar Abbas, before the enemy could establish an effective strong hold in the region. Weather turned hotter in Gulf of Oman, creating challenges to both pilots and crew on the deck in a pre-summer afternoon. Warriors from VFA-97 squadron were sitting in their cockpits again, performing cold-start checks, and setting up their jets for the mission.
