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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Console integration / Top plates
$249.00
In stock
Interchangeable F/A-18C side-console top plates for the left console, right console, or a complete pair, engineered for compatible throttle and replica-panel installations.
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.
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.
Product-specific assembly guidance is included. Complete systems can be commissioned with white-glove on-site assembly and configuration.
Recommended combinations
Choose a focused starting point and expand with components engineered for the same modular F/A-18C cockpit system.
Pair the five-instrument display kit with the MIP-to-4080 mounting plates, then add the Main Instrument Panel when your structure is ready.
View cockpit componentsStart with left, right, or paired top plates selected for your throttle and panel layout, then add the matching side console.
Plan console fitmentBuild around the Flight Chassis and Ejection Seat, then expand forward with the MIP, consoles, HUD, and canopy bow.
Build the foundationBeyond the catalog view
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.



Confirm your controls, displays, and mounting requirements with our team before your build ships.
Start with one mission-critical component and add panels, consoles, chassis, and accessories over time.
Questions do not disappear after checkout. Get practical guidance from specification through installation.
Planning a complete system?
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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