CH-46 Knight

[NightIntruder 710]

Small update:

- landing, cabine dome, cockpit dome, hoist and search lights are all indenpendently switchable now,
- position of hoist light adjusted,
- main landing lights angle is now adjustable in the range of +/- 20 degrees (a pilot may change the angle of the light to adjust it for specific approach profile or terrain, as it is in RL) - for changing angle LandGear and LandGearUp actions' keypresess are linked

- in case of emergency, all lights can be switched off immediately, of course

Now, I started working on search light system.

[NightIntruder 710]

Next update:

 

- search light has been implemented (at the moment it's operable through action menu, will be linked to action keys/keypresses)

- custom engine sound samples have been tested in-game [WIP]

- switchable IR positioning lights have been added

- exhaust effects were slightly enlarged to match the ones from RL

- water crash landing is now possible within certain approach profile - basically it can withstand up to 70 kph landing speed as long as decending speed is marginal (see linked movie). Have no idea how to strenghthen the fuselage. 

- embarking and disembarking the aircraft happen at cargo deck for all occupants

 

[teddymosart1 40]

Is it possible to add a keypress,that makes the Search Light be controlled by joystick,key pressed down? Center stick-control the aircraft again? Will this have Flare system?   Almost mandatory.....

 

Could we get Weapon Jamming for the guns? Immersion.....

 

To be able to place a trigger,and a use a device to make this helo booby-trapped for the enemy-and make sure they can`t steal it--or use it as a VIP-transport -Could you make a hidden compartment like hatch to place something in there?   Well,just a idea....

 

What about make an inflate-able boat in case you go down at sea?  What about a Flash light in the inventory? Flare gun? What about animated hatches,for "pre-flight checks"?

 

This looks cool.Keep it up.

[NightIntruder 710]

Flare system will exists on versions that have it in RL. CH46E does have one.

Inflatable boat is, in fact, interesting feature. I will think about it, but the amount of work to do (and time needed to aocmplish the tasks) would increase with every new request and I would never release the addon, thus such feature won't be seen within basic version release for sure - req rejected.

Searchlight's gonna be operated the way I described it. The aircraft is not supposed to be controlled by one person only in-game. Two crew members are required at minimum to have all features available. If you'd ever read what I already wrote in this topic you'd notice that the addon is being developed having both realism and MP enironment in mind most of the time - req rejected.

Self-destructing device of CH46 doesn't exist and never did. You can create such thing easily while making a mission - req rejected.

Hidden compartment - no. The aircarft will have its own inventory slots - req rejected.

Weapon jamming exists in third party addons. I don't want to mix or mess stuff - req rejected.

Flashlight, flare gun can be added by mission maker to a/c's inventory easily while making - guess what? - a mission. - req rejected.

Pre-flight check hatches - omg... anything more, mate? Some hand pump for inflating landing gear wheels in game free time? - req rejected.

 

If you have more resonable requests, send me them via PM, OK? Please, don't post them here. Thank you in advance, for your understanding.

[hnchmc 125]

Wow that water crash landing is terrifying once it begins to sink. I love it! Also, it's awesome that you were able to slow it down/not destroy on water impact.

[NightIntruder 710]

I was working today on 1 set of 5 SMDI / NOHQ maps, a fuselage one. I did screw something on both textures but won't stop. I hope, I am on a right path to give her a better look.

 

 

 

 

[flanders25 1116]

I was working today on 1 set of 5 SMDI / NOHQ maps, a fuselage one. I did screw something on both textures but won't stop. I hope, I am on a right path to give her a better look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You sure are one talented guy, that's for sure!

[Rich_R 1087]

Agree;)

[delta3242 399]

Looks amazing dude

[Luke_z_Brna 958]

Awesome work guys.

[J. Gosewitz 13]

This is most defiantly not a request, just a question.

You have talked about the M2. 50 being attached and the possibility for the Ramp mounted M240. But Im wondering if their is anything in the works about a Door Mounted Mk-19 Grenade Launcher !???

 

Because if I could recreate the CoD4 mission where Jackson's on the Mk-19 that would be fucking stellar !!!!

 

Either way great work so far and cannot wait to get these in game. 

[NightIntruder 710]

Yesterday, at late evening, 3L agency have divested me of release schedule and list of features without an explanation. They have kept those documents secret since then. I have no idea what 's going on!

[GrooveDJ 38]

In celebration of the Knight being in game, I thought  I'd share this with you all, funny as hell. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB1nFc9B3P0

It looks awesome!! Might be a stupid question but you said it is ingame, where can I download it?

[flanders25 1116]

It looks awesome!! Might be a stupid question but you said it is ingame, where can I download it?

I meant in game stage of developmet (Cfgs, animations, ect) not out yet! Sorry if you got excited haha. She will come soon enough, NightIntruder is putting hours upon hours into this

[GrooveDJ 38]

I meant in game stage of developmet (Cfgs, animations, ect) not out yet! Sorry if you got excited haha. She will come soon enough

No problem!! I am still very excited! Keep up the work and take the time you need to get it in a satisfied state!

[flanders25 1116]

NightIntruder made a new video for you guys showing some things he did off, in 1080! haha, hes not on so Ill just post it for you guys as I think he forgot. (P.S I recommend subscribing to his channel, as there will probably be more videos to come) 

[NightIntruder 710]

Yeaa, I forgot to show it, indeed. Also, it's so small step that I didn't pay attention to it. I was just suprised that I'd never seen NAV lights reflections on fuselage and wonder if it's only me and my display options in-game (recently changed) or SMDI map works. Anyway, thanks for help mate!

 

EDIT: I've tweaked SMDI&NOHQ maps, especially on sponsons (wings) area. Also, fuselage panels have been evened in NOHQ as previous effect looked unrealistic. I will add there some scratches and indentations later. Also, left inlet on the tail has been removed. That one never existed, it was my error while modelling. DIFF texture has been adjusted there. Results are below:

 

 

 

 

[Gruman 123]

Not the biggest fan of the CH46 helicopter, but damn, yours looks great :) A lot of functions and the lights looking great :)

[NightIntruder 710]

Thanks swissmag! It takes time tho as it's first time I'm dealing with NOHQ & SMDI maps. I just adjusted glass rvmat. Looks more realistic now, I believe. 

 

 

 

[Luke_z_Brna 958]

And what about rolling on the runway/taxiway in advanced fly?? Thanks

 

Greets DonbassCZ

[NightIntruder 710]

Advanced Flight Model has not been made yet. I still work on visuals and configs, and as we are speaking about visuals, internal reflections on windows have just been added.

 

 

[Rich_R 1087]

This is one beautiful looking aircraft! Thanks for all the effort being put into it!

[delta3242 399]

Such talent

[Capt Keenan 9]

will the chopper be able to do this

 

 

 

[NightIntruder 710]

Thanks gents!

 

PS. Keenan - yes it will be able to do everything, if it's what you meant by posting the link  ;)