Crielaard 435 Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) One of the first upcomming releases! Although it is ANOTHER Arma2 Apache port, we are proud of the results so far. And still aim to make this one a bit special compared to the others. Our goals for this addon is to provide a fully functional apache with a lot of gadgets, without any scripting being involved. Thus just making use of the config functions available in Arma3. We used DeltaGamer's port as a base to start from. Thanks to his work we got the initial inspiration. Kimi, also known as geraldbolso1899 allready has put in a lot of work to enhance the HMD, interface and weapon systems. I personally worked on the general config, model, skin and special features. All planned features: - Advanced Flight model - IHADSS with symbology, being as realistic as we can practically get it - IHADSS symbology changing with state of flight - TADS with symbology, being as realistic as we can practically get it - Slaving TADS to grid - Auto & Manual ranging of 30mm cannon - TEDAC with PiP and symbology overlay - Black & White TADS optics - Custom radio (TFAR mod) - Functioning PNVS - Enhanced damage model to improve pilot survivability - AMASE Pods with multiple CM programs and 4 dispencers - MFD's that are actually MULTI function - Pitching weapon pylons - Multiple Hydra rocket types - AGM-114 HEAT, Thermobarric or Hyperbaric variants - Hellfire top down attack (AGM function) - Self lase capability - Fire from Vehicle, for two passengers of the sides - RNLAF Skin - Custom weapon loading system - Miscellaneous model animations Planned features for the initial release v0.9: V Advanced Flight model V IHADSS with symbology, being as realistic as we can practically get it - IHADSS symbology changing with state of flight - TADS with symbology, being as realistic as we can practically get it V Slaving TADS to grid V Auto & Manual ranging of 30mm cannon V TEDAC with PiP and symbology overlay V Pilot MFD with optional Gunner PiP - Black & White TADS optics V Enhanced damage model to improve pilot survivability V AMASE Pods with multiple CM programs and 4 dispencers V Pitching weapon pylons V Multiple Hydra rocket types V AGM-114 HEAT, Thermobarric or Hyperbaric variants - Hellfire top down attack (AGM mod function) V Self lase capability V Fire from Vehicle, for two passengers of the sides V RNLAF Skin Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/nl/deed.en Special Thanks To Shadow (For sharing RWCO mod)All RNLAF pilots giving us input on how things should work Edited March 29, 2015 by 87th_Neptune Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulstar 55 Posted February 18, 2015 With Combat Helo development stalling (no pun intended!) Arma seems the best option for helo enthusiasts ATM. Kind of bored with DCS's sole (modern) chopper so these Apaches should fill in the void. Thanks and keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimi_uy 135 Posted February 26, 2015 Oh yeah, the first TEDAC equipped apache in Arma 3 ever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crielaard 435 Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) A little update! We are reaching the final stages of a public release. Several squads are testing the mod as you reas this post. The initial release lacks a few special features we hoped to inplement. But be decided, whatever we bring to the public should be as good as done. Do all neat features we got to work but don't look perfect were cut out. But do expect them later! Planned features for the initial release v0.9: V Advanced Flight model V IHADSS with symbology, being as realistic as we can practically get it V Slaving TADS to grid V Auto & Manual ranging of 30mm cannon V TEDAC with PiP V Pilot MFD with optional Gunner PiP V Enhanced damage model to improve pilot survivability V AMASE Pods with multiple CM programs and 4 dispencers V Pitching weapon pylons V Multiple Hydra rocket types V AGM-114 HEAT, Thermobarric or Hyperbaric variants V Self lase capability V Fire from Vehicle, for two passengers of the sides V RNLAF Skin Release will be at the end of the month at the latest! Edited March 16, 2015 by 87th_Neptune Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadblock103 10 Posted March 16, 2015 Will there be a 114L hellfire option, that can ir lock on radar contacts, as opposed to relying on laser designation alone? (Fcr/longbow) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crielaard 435 Posted March 16, 2015 The Lima is available in the config. Hower the RNLAF Apache is not equiped with the longbow radar. (It could but they dont have it) and so I disabled locking on to Radar targets. There will be a US Army variant and BAF variant soon that do have the longbow radar. But it will only be able to lock up on radar targets, not IR. Thus that means when the lock is lost and the target moves, you miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakilo 13 Posted March 16, 2015 The Lima is available in the config. Hower the RNLAF Apache is not equiped with the longbow radar. (It could but they dont have it) and so I disabled locking on to Radar targets.There will be a US Army variant and BAF variant soon that do have the longbow radar. But it will only be able to lock up on radar targets, not IR. Thus that means when the lock is lost and the target moves, you miss. Will there be IR locking at any point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crielaard 435 Posted March 16, 2015 Unless you have sources that confirm the Hellfire can lock IR emitting targets, no. Laser guided and Radar guided it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadblock103 10 Posted March 16, 2015 Thank you for the fast reply. I'm very excited about your aircraft, our group is eager to employ it. On one of our servers we run a persistent map; will this helo run an armament selector, or will different armament configurations be represented by putting multiple helicopters down on the map? (As in, will one helicopter on the map be reconfigurable, or will we need to put down multiple configurations to get the different arms options?) also, will it be rearmable? Thank you so much, as I said, my group is looking forward to release for testing and implementation. It's sounding amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crielaard 435 Posted March 16, 2015 Thank you for the fast reply. I'm very excited about your aircraft, our group is eager to employ it. On one of our servers we run a persistent map; will this helo run an armament selector, or will different armament configurations be represented by putting multiple helicopters down on the map? (As in, will one helicopter on the map be reconfigurable, or will we need to put down multiple configurations to get the different arms options?) also, will it be rearmable?Thank you so much, as I said, my group is looking forward to release for testing and implementation. It's sounding amazing! The initial Release will only have 30mm, Kilo and November Hellfires and a mix of Heat and MPSM rockets. Furture releases will have multiple models with fixed loadout...and even later we will have a loadout system simmelar to what USAF's A-10 and Saul & John-Spartan's F/A18 has. Any LOAL LOBL ? Yes, but not for the first release. It's easy enough to implement Shadow's RWCO script but we want this mod to be scriptless. 100% preferably. We do have a LOAL mode in mind, solley using smart ways of applying Configs. But it doesnt work as good as we want it...yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crielaard 435 Posted March 29, 2015 RELEASED! http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?190322-Lowlandswarrior-RNLAF-AH-64D-Apache-(A2-port-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert31178 100 Posted January 17, 2016 Question - is there a way to get US markings on this aircraft?? ~S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
