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Canopy Bow.

$1,250.00

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A steel canopy frame that completes the Hornet silhouette around the pilot, with replica mirrors, compass components, flood light, and shoot-computer enclosure.

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Product overview

Designed as part of the modular Dogfight Dynamics F/A-18C ecosystem for Digital Combat Simulator (DCS), with product-specific compatibility and mounting requirements documented below.

Build time & delivery

Production timing depends on the current batch and selected configuration. Large-format products may require coordinated freight delivery; contact us if you would like the delivery cost confirmed before ordering.

Assembly & support

Product-specific assembly guidance is included. Complete systems can be commissioned with white-glove on-site assembly and configuration.

Dimensions / Compatibility / Contents

Canopy Bow / Technical manifest

Everything needed to confirm space, fitment, freight requirements, and the hardware included with this component.

Dimensions88 × 65 × 18 cm34.64 × 25.60 × 7.09 in
Product weight10 kgConfigured unit
Shipping weight12 kgPackaging included

Known fitment

Compatibility

  • Dogfight Dynamics Flight Chassis
  • Tek Creations F18 Lock/Shoot and AOA Indicator

Build manifest

In the box

  • Steel canopy frame
  • Three acrylic mirrors and mirror enclosures
  • 3D-printed compass assembly and non-operational flood light
  • Black PLA shoot-computer enclosure
  • M8 assembly hardware

Recommended combinations

Start with a proven build path.

Choose a focused starting point and expand with components engineered for the same modular F/A-18C cockpit system.

01

MIP Starter

Pair the five-instrument display kit with the MIP-to-4080 mounting plates, then add the Main Instrument Panel when your structure is ready.

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02

Console Integration

Start with left, right, or paired top plates selected for your throttle and panel layout, then add the matching side console.

Plan console fitment
03

Cockpit Foundation

Build around the Flight Chassis and Ejection Seat, then expand forward with the MIP, consoles, HUD, and canopy bow.

Build the foundation

Beyond the catalog view

Inside the complete system.

Product renderings and rotation media above make specifications easy to inspect. These real Dogfight Dynamics installations show how the hardware comes together in the cockpit.

Complete Dogfight Dynamics cockpit with an active flight display
Complete cockpit integration
Illuminated Dogfight Dynamics cockpit panels
Illuminated controls
Cockpit controls and flight helmet inside a Dogfight Dynamics system
Pilot environment
01

Compatibility checked

Confirm your controls, displays, and mounting requirements with our team before your build ships.

02

Built for expansion

Start with one mission-critical component and add panels, consoles, chassis, and accessories over time.

03

Direct build support

Questions do not disappear after checkout. Get practical guidance from specification through installation.

Planning a complete system?

Commission a turn-key cockpit.

Core turn-key commissions typically range from $25,000–$35,000. Premium commissioned systems with delivery and white-glove installation commonly range from $35,000–$50,000+.

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