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Thrustmaster F/A-18C Hornet HOTAS Add-On Grip
Grip onlySold on its own. Maker page
Your setup: MSFS 2020: Compatible PC: Compatible
Also confirmed: X-Plane 12, DCS, X-Plane 11. Details under "All sims and platforms".
- Needs a Thrustmaster joystick base, sold separately. The maker page says: "the F/A-18C Hornet™ HOTAS Add-On Grip can be used with the HOTAS Warthog* base (* sold separately)." Source. In our catalog: Thrustmaster AVA Base.
All sims and platforms, plus Xbox notes
Will it work in your sim?
Platforms:
- PC source: Thrustmaster product page
About it
- 19 ACTION BUTTONS
- Weight: 1.6 lb/720 g
- Height: 8 inches/204 mm; Width: 2.4 inches/60 mm; Depth: 3.1 inches/80 mm
Sims the maker names: DCS, X-Plane 11, X-Plane 12, MSFS 2020. Source
Specs as the maker page lists them, checked 2026-10-21.
Prices we checked
| Store | Price | Shipping | Stock | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrustmaster store | $249.99 | Shipping not checked | Stock not shown | 2026-10-19 | Buy at Thrustmaster store |
| Thrustmaster US eshop Lowest in-stock price | $249.99 | Shipping not checked | In stock | 2026-10-23 | Buy at Thrustmaster US eshop |
Other stores (not checked yet)
Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Newegg and Walmart. Their sites block automated price checks, so we do not show a price we cannot back up.
Often paired with
The same maker's other controls and official add-ons, for at least one sim and platform this item has. Not based on sales data. Check each item's own sims before you buy.
Sourced compatibility
These rows are the same claims as the compatibility pages linked here.
| Sim | Status | What the maker page says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSFS 2020 | Compatible | The maker page says: "-Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 - PC" | Maker page |
| X-Plane 12 | Compatible | The maker page says: "-Xplane 11 & 12 - PC" | Maker page |
| DCS | Compatible | The maker page says: "PLUG & PLAY IN DCS" | Maker page |
| X-Plane 11 | Compatible | -Xplane 11 & 12 - PC | Maker page |
Compare with similar joysticks
| Product | Brand | Platforms | Price | Works with | Cockpit style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrustmaster F/A-18C Hornet HOTAS Add-On Grip | Thrustmaster | PC | $249.99 | MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet |
| WinCTRL ViperAce Metal Joystick Grip (None Shaker Kit) | WinCTRL | PC | $90.72 | MSFS 2024: Compatible MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet |
| WinCTRL 32 Sidestick Controller L.Metal 2.0 | WinCTRL | PC | $61.14 | MSFS 2024: Compatible MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner (Airbus) |
| Thrustmaster VIPER HOTAS Add-On Grip | Thrustmaster | PC | $249.99 | MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet |
| WinCTRL CarrierAce Joystick Grip R.Metal 2.0 | WinCTRL | PC | $244.89 | MSFS 2024: Compatible MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet |
| WinCTRL Orion2 Joystick Base | WinCTRL | PC | $244.89 | MSFS 2024: Compatible MSFS 2020: Compatible X-Plane 12: Compatible DCS: Compatible X-Plane 11: Compatible | Airliner, Military jet, Helicopter, Business jet |
Each item lists only the sims and platforms a maker page confirms. Cockpit style is where our setup flow offers it, from its gear type and any Airbus or Boeing tag.
