AH-64D Apache Longbow for ArmA2 by Nodunit and Franze

[nodunit 397]

A few other known issues, shadow LOD not matched to model in several spots, instruments barely readable at night without NVG's, a few spots with texture errors.

Consider this something like a beta release for A3.

[Sacha 'Voodoo' Oropeza 230]

It was a great pleasure to fly this bird again. Indeed there are some issues with the physics and some sounds missing regarding collisions, but it doesn't really matter since it's an early release. I've figured out that when you apply "advanced flight model" of Arma 3, there's no startup or shutdown sound but it flies really well. For those who wants to try out this bird with the AFM, you should deactivate the "damages while on flight", otherwise you'll have random tail rotor mini-failures (unoticeable by the aircraft systems and so the UFD). Chaffs are now working.

My impressions so far: I would suggest a Custom Key usage for the "Activate Head Tracking" action. It would be more handy since this action is pretty much at the end of the action menu. Will you guys rework on the collisions lights aswell and will you add the flares for IR threats ? Also, while using Head Tracking on TADS with Hellfire SAL2 selected, its kinda hard to stay locked on the target while flying with positive IAS. Is this normal that you can't properly lock the target ? Is it possible to add a "second" lock bind key to memorize the TADS active lock (in the A/C TSD database) so when you move your head you don't loose the lock on the target ? Finally the landing lights are kinda useless since they are lighting way too below the aircraft, so you can't really see were it lights on from the cockpit even by lifting up your seat.

Last question, is there a true differences regarding the effects on target between termobaric, blast and conventional SAL2 Hellfire missiles ? For example, does thermobaric ammo will be able to destroy an ammo cache or building because of its shockwave ? Does the AGM-114K really got a wider effect on infantries and soft targets ?

Thank you.

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AH-64D Apache Longbow v1.4

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[sonsalt6 105]

Updated mod v1.40 available at withSIX. Download now by clicking:

[kgino1045 12]

config.bin/Cfg/Weapons/LOP_57mmlauncher/Burst/: Cannot find base class 'Burst'

[nodunit 397]

config.bin/Cfg/Weapons/LOP_57mmlauncher/Burst/: Cannot find base class 'Burst'

Did this error pop up after going into editor mode or did it occur after releasing the trigger to complete the burst cycle?

[2LT. Tom vd H. 16]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahw yiss

[Evil-One 18]

Love the attention to detail in this model but I would love to see a non-interactive cockpit mode for those of us with chubby fingers :o

[ineptaphid 6413]

i totally agree- I really want to recreate Operation Glacier 2 described in ed macy's book "apache"where 2 british apaches landed in jugroom fort afghanistan carrying 4 royal marines to rescue i MIA soldier-check out the pics online if you havnt seen them-it has never been done befor,but i really cant fly this.Could it be made like perals A-10 with the disable cockpit option?otherwise it really is a stunning mod.hopefuully i'll master it someday.thanks again

[nodunit 397]

Love the attention to detail in this model but I would love to see a non-interactive cockpit mode for those of us with chubby fingers :o

there are three methods of control over page selection, you can use action menu, keyboard (see shortcut keys listed here) for joystick users, or the interaction http://mechmodels.com/mas/downloads/ah64v2/manual/ah64dv2_operation.html

If you are referring to start up then that can be disabled by entering this into the init field fza_ah64_cem = false Likewise other init codes for disabling various aspects of the helo can be found at the bottom of this page http://mechmodels.com/mas/downloads/ah64v2/manual/ah64dv2_editor.html

Edited February 2, 2015 by NodUnit

[fons 10]

Have been the physics finnaly fixed? Didn't test this awesome mod since i think 2 months.

[nodunit 397]

Yes there is no more sliding and the aircrafts COG is where it should be.

[fons 10]

Awesome! Will test it as soon as i have some spare time! Congrats Franze and Nodunit, glad you finnaly were able to fix that as soon as the game let you do it. The best helicopter for the arma series by far!

[emayers04 10]

Great I'm excited to try it out! Do you have any plans to fix the Campaign so it'll work for Arma 3? I'm in the process of addressing each error by unpacking-editing-repacking the PBO, but it's taking forever. I'm also not well versed on scripting. Great job so far!

[franze 196]

As promised, here is v1.4 for ArmA2; naturally it will have quite a few less issues than the ArmA3 version, but there's sure to be plenty all the same.

Regarding the various bugs and problems: Yes, I was upfront about that when I released. Right now it's a mish-mash of A2 and TKOH content in the A3 engine and naturally it doesn't all translate over well. Some major problems like tail rotor failures from too much pedal (especially noticeable with keyboard controls) I'm not sure how to fix because so little documentation exists for the A3 AFM. My PMs have been filled with people trying to use the A2 version in A3 and it just won't work that easily - it's not plug and play from one engine to the next. This is what you get unless you want to wait another 3 years for us to learn all the idiosyncrasies of the A3 engine to fully polish it. Fixes will come along as I figure out exactly what the actual problems are.

config.bin/Cfg/Weapons/LOP_57mmlauncher/Burst/: Cannot find base class 'Burst'

This is not an issue with the Apache, this is a bug with Leights OPFOR pack.

i totally agree- I really want to recreate Operation Glacier 2 described in ed macy's book "apache"where 2 british apaches landed in jugroom fort afghanistan carrying 4 royal marines to rescue i MIA soldier-check out the pics online if you havnt seen them-it has never been done befor,but i really cant fly this.Could it be made like perals A-10 with the disable cockpit option?otherwise it really is a stunning mod.hopefuully i'll master it someday.thanks again

The click actions are only required for specific actions like engine startup and MPD waypoint/PFZ functionality. Essential actions are bound to keys; everything else is generally available under the action menu.

Great I'm excited to try it out! Do you have any plans to fix the Campaign so it'll work for Arma 3? I'm in the process of addressing each error by unpacking-editing-repacking the PBO, but it's taking forever. I'm also not well versed on scripting. Great job so far!

The campaign has too many dependencies on A2 in order to justify a streamlined port of it. If the demand is there, then I may entertain making a new campaign for ArmA3.

[gunner1962 10]

Hi,

I just installed the v1.4 via Playwith 6 and running Steam ArmA3 and placing a block II in editor then starting in pilot seat.

I use alt key to give me free look, look at left hand side of cockpit and battery switch.

I see blue text about battery, but have a green x vs a blue dot.

When I attempt to activate the battery switch with the green x, I give verbal commands to "Fire or Don't Fing Fire", but no battery switch activation.

Using various other modulating keys (alt, shft...) no affect.

So, what did I miss to activate cockpit switches from the free look mode?

Fix was to assign a key to custom 20, I chose the space bar. Now to get the sequence correct hehe.

Edited February 3, 2015 by gunner1962
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[kgino1045 12]

Sorry, i'll let him know about this issueSorry, i'll let him know about this issue

[_michal 10]

If the demand is there, then I may entertain making a new campaign for ArmA3.

I'd love to see the campaign for A3 Apache...

Thank you for new Apache, I've flown for a while yesterday, and it's already a great addon. Thanks guys!

[2LT. Tom vd H. 16]

I've found the mod conflicts with Leights Opfor Pack and generates the [config.bin/Cfg/Weapons/LOP_57mmlauncher/Burst/: Cannot find base class 'Burst'] error. I'm using the second last version, so that might be it. Perhaps someone can confirm the issue disappears with the newer version?

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[Tubby_Vermin 10]

all i can say that this is fantastic, i'm looking to join a realism unit that operate this weapons platform, i've already been flying it and would like to join and pilot / gunner team, to support ground troops as and when needed.

if anybodys interested in teaming up with me, or if groups are recruiting out there for capable pilots then PM me or leave me a reply!

on ArmA 2 or 3 i dont mind (currently running on arma 3)

Edited February 3, 2015 by Tubby_Vermin
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[Gunfightersix 10]

When flying with a friend in the ARMA 3 version our cockpit views dropped down in the seat and we could not rest it. Any ideas on how to fix this?

[marinesrule1980 10]

I have been flying chopper sims since "Longbow" early nineties, that took days and hours to learn. I've played Arma since 2012. I just got a quick look and a short flight with this mod. Sir, congrats on the most awesome flight sim I've ever flown with choppers. The extreme details, controls etc. is not so complicated that someone can't learn and fly but just enough to be as close to realist as possible and fun. Thank you for such an awesome chopper...hope you will enter it into the contest and I will vote for you.

Semper Fi.

[nodunit 397]

When flying with a friend in the ARMA 3 version our cockpit views dropped down in the seat and we could not rest it. Any ideas on how to fix this?

Strange, can you do it again and provide a screenshot please? This is the first we've heard of that happening outside of when the TADS were stowed and the camera would show the CPG's feet.

I have been flying chopper sims since "Longbow" early nineties, that took days and hours to learn. I've played Arma since 2012. I just got a quick look and a short flight with this mod. Sir, congrats on the most awesome flight sim I've ever flown with choppers. The extreme details, controls etc. is not so complicated that someone can't learn and fly but just enough to be as close to realist as possible and fun. Thank you for such an awesome chopper...hope you will enter it into the contest and I will vote for you.

Semper Fi.

Contest is over and the finalists are chosen, at this point there is no place in that contest for us. But thank you and glad to hear it is doing well thus far.

We're planning on expanding and looking into more A3 specific features now that we aren't trying to use a cross platform between both games so stay tuned folks.

Though likewise we'd like to nip whatever bugs we can in the bud, if you find one please included a video demonstration, screenshot, or an explanation of how you encountered it so that we may replicate it or get better insight of what may be going on. Once that is done we will go for a truly "official" Arma 3 release and keep this thread to Arma 2's release.

Edited February 4, 2015 by NodUnit

[kimi_uy 135]

Hey guys,

Been testing around the **stuff and things** of the new update and I noticed the following in the HMD (sorry, I'm obsessed with HMDs :p):

- The TVV or FPM on the HMD isn't properly displayed since it's following the head and not sticking to the actual flight path. This becomes confusing when flying with poor weather and visibility when "aiming" to land at a spot.

- Here's an idea, add the "fly-to-cue" marker in the HMD kinda like u guys did with the C-SCOPE, since it's relaying info form the TSD page i recon this would be that much of a feat.

- Another Idea, have the sensor point of interest crosshair (two dashes for each line in the crosshairs), which would enable the pilot to know where the gunner is aiming with the TADS at all times.

Also I've been strating to get my head around the AFM :)

Cheers!

Edited February 4, 2015 by geraldbolso1899