Starting today, we'll be talking a lot more about our DCS: AH-64D. This will be particularly true in upcoming newsletters. As I do for the Hornet and Viper, I'll also try to give some updates here. Our sprint goal is to have the AH-64D complete enough to create the pre-order launch video.
 
Here is a general overview of where we are with our US Army AH-64D Mid-Block II (2005-2010):
 
1- The cockpit graphics are around 90% complete. Remaining items are behind the PLT seat (CB panels and other items), the rifles, cleaning up some temp textures, completing the compass on top of the PLT instrument panel, and few other items.
 
2- The external model is about 85% complete, with remaining work mostly on the animations, lights, skins, weathering, and damage model. 
 
3- The flight model without SCAS is quite close to where it needs to be, so, much of the FM work is on SCAS and the hold modes. When complete and SCAS engaged, the AH-64D should be the easiest whirly bird to fly in DCS.
 
4- The cold start procedure is coming along, but it will probably be one of the last items we complete prior to early access launch. All of the sub-systems like the APU, engines, fuel system, electrical, etc. must first be complete.
 
5- AWS and rockets are nearly complete, with the bulk of the weapons work now focused on the Hellfire 2 (SAL2).
 
6- Defensive systems like the ASE and CMWS are complete.
 
7- Initial sounds are integrated, but much tuning and adding of VMU sounds remain.
 
8- MTADS, IHADSS, MPNVS are well underway with most of the work on clean up and adding some remaining display items.
 
9- TSD and navigation are complete and undergoing debugging.
 
There are of course many other items that comprise the larger project, but I hope this will provide you a general overview of where we are in August 2021.
 
Kind regards,
Wags

petsild napsal:

Právě že ne... koukni třeba na Wiki: https://cs.wikipe...4_Hellfire

petsild napsal:

Tuším že výhoda Déčka, je nést střelu AGM-114L což je odpal a zapomeň.

LesniHU napsal:

Njn, jenze kolem Acka by se dala postavit spousta studenovalecnych kampani. Co budeme delat s mikrovlnnym radarem an strese, nahanet teroristy?

Hoper napsal:
Lesníku, předpokládám, že to tvoje bylo povzdechnutí a spíše filozofická otázka, než otázka, viď?
Protože ač v některých ohledech se dělají letadla bez ladu a skladu, tak tady to je kvůli BS.