We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
1:1 scale F/A-18C Hornet flight stick handle with 19 action buttons and 8-direction hat switch

Thrustmaster

Thrustmaster F/A-18 Grip Add-On game controller

SKU CH-T7PZ-M3BYR

A 1:1 scale F/A-18C Hornet replica grip with 19 action buttons and an 8-direction hat switch for Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar and Warthog bases

  • Product typeFlight stick handle
  • Authentic 1:1 scale replica of the F/A-18C Hornet flight stick handle
  • Industrial-grade materials deliver an authentic feel and maximum product lifespan
  • 19 action buttons including a realistic 2-step trigger and 8-direction POV hat switch
  • Native integration with DCS via the F/A-18C module plus compatibility with all flight sims
  • Works with HOTAS Cougar and HOTAS Warthog bases (button 19 excluded on Cougar)

Authentic Hornet Flight Stick Handle

The Thrustmaster F/A-18 Grip Add-On is a 1:1 scale replica of the F/A-18C Hornet flight stick handle built for serious flight-simulation enthusiasts. Industrial-grade materials deliver an authentic tactile feel and long service life. Nineteen action buttons include a realistic two-step trigger and an eight-direction point-of-view hat switch for comprehensive in-cockpit control.

Mounts On Compatible Thrustmaster Bases

This handle attaches to the Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar and HOTAS Warthog joystick bases, both sold separately, letting you upgrade an existing setup without replacing the base. On the Cougar base button 19 is not implemented, while the Warthog base supports the full button set. The grip works natively with the DCS F/A-18C module and remains compatible with all other flight simulation titles.

For Dedicated Sim Pilots Seeking Realism

Builders who already own a supported Thrustmaster base and want a faithful Hornet handle will benefit from the precise layout and native DCS integration. Pilots needing a complete stick-and-base package, wireless operation, or compatibility with non-Thrustmaster bases should look at other solutions.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in PC Gamepads & Joysticks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $847.99
Pricier than about 94% of the 525 comparable items (median $44.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeFlight stick handle

Questions about this item

How many action buttons and what type of hat switch does the F/A-18 grip provide?

The grip includes 19 action buttons, a realistic 2-step trigger, and one 8-direction Point of View hat switch.

Does the grip generate noticeable heat or noise during extended use?

As a passive handle with no internal electronics, the grip produces no heat or noise of its own; thermal and acoustic output depends entirely on the joystick base it is mounted to.

Which Thrustmaster joystick bases are required for this grip to function?

The grip is compatible with the Thrustmaster HOTAS Cougar and HOTAS Warthog joystick bases, both sold separately; on the Cougar base button 19 is not implemented.

More in PC Gamepads & Joysticks

Similar items