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| Price | $599.99 | $1,699.00 |
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| CockpitSquare overview | The AVA FA18 Super Hornet Flight Stick is a modular PC flight-control system combining an AVA base with an F/A-18C Hornet replica grip. It provides adjustable resistance, travel, damping, grip angle, and programmable controller inputs for flight simulation and aerial-combat games. | The PUMA X 2025 is an 8-axis HID USB helicopter control device with an Airbus-inspired cyclic grip, configurable collective throttle, and selectable rudder-pedal options. It is intended for use with flight simulator software and requires assembly before operation. |
| Aircraft | F/A-18 | H125H135H145 |
| Aviation category | Military Aircraft | Helicopters |
| Compatibility & connections | ||
| Supported simulators | DCS World: DCS – PC X-Plane 11: Xplane 11 & 12 – PC X-Plane 12: Xplane 11 & 12 – PC MSFS 2020: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – PC Other: Star Citizen – PC; Elite Dangerous – PC; War Thunder – PC | Simulator software: Supported in general; specific simulator products or versions are not identified on the page. |
| Connections | USB: Detachable USB-C cable | USB: 1 free USB 2.0 or higher computer port required; HID USB device. |
| Software requirements | T.A.R.G.E.T: T.A.R.G.E.T advanced programming software on PC; available for download from Thrustmaster | Drivers: No drivers required. |
| Physical requirements | Platform: PC | Computer USB port: One free USB 2.0 or higher slot. |
| Hardware compatibility | Not specified | Computer: A computer with an available USB 2.0-or-higher port. |
| Simulator add-on compatibility | Not specified | Not specified |
| Dimensions & details | ||
| Product dimensions | Width: 5.0 in / 12.8 cm Depth: 6.7 in / 17.0 cm Height: 13.4 in / 34.1 cm, base plus offset adapter and grip | Dimensions: 21.6 × 13.8 × 8.3 in |
| Product weight | Weight: 7.6 lb / 3,459 g | Weight: 7.5 lbs |
| Additional factual details | Product type: Modular flight stick with AVA base and F/A-18C Hornet HOTAS add-on grip Aircraft relationship: Official 1:1-scale replica of the F/A-18C Hornet flight stick, licensed by Boeing Axes: Two axes Grip angle adjustment: 15° or 30° using the offset adapter Controls: 19 action buttons, including a two-step trigger and an 8-direction hat switch Included adjustment components: Aero and Jet cams; soft, medium, and hard springs; S, M, and XL deflection masks; two hex keys Included hardware: AVA base, F/A-18C Hornet HOTAS add-on grip, offset adapter, base plate, detachable USB-C cable, manuals and warranty flyer | Axes: 8-axis control device. Cyclic grip: Airbus-inspired cyclic grip; stated as commonly used in the H125, H135, and H145, among other variants. Throttle collective: Choice of single- or twin-engine throttle collective. Rudder pedals: Choice of regular rudder pedals or Toe Brake Modification Kit. Assembly: Pre-assembled packaging requires approximately 1–2 hours of assembly; tools are included and no special skills are required. Controls: Two hats with push-down functionality, plus metal pushbuttons, button support, and trigger. Manufacturing and shipping: Designed, manufactured, and shipped from Switzerland, Europe. Price: $1,699.00; configuration costs shown as none on the accessed page. |

