Varis 34 Posted September 23, 2018 Quote I don't want my grandchildren flying the [AH-64] Longbow Block 80 ---Major General Anthony Crutchfield What is the tactical doctrine for rotary wing craft in the 2030's? Still utilize NAP of the earth flight capability to avoid detection and attention from advanced AA systems? Just hover high and spam missiles from maximum range? Deeply combined arms where helicopters deploy high-tier infantry teams, control UAV and direct artillery? Nothing of the above because anything in the air will be unmanned? In the U.S. the situation with the equipment is interesting: numerous new development programs have been underway over the decades to replace aging platforms, however results are variable. The Comanche program (->Blackfoot) cost $9 billion yet was cancelled despite some proven performance and stealth capability. Perhaps too expensive in a time when the sky might already belong to UAV (and of budget cuts, obviously). Looks like some transport helicopters will have a life cycle of 75 years! In the end the activity has boiled down to upgrading what is already in existence - although currently the plan seems to be to deliver 4-5 completely new platforms in various sizes up to strategic transport with combination helicopter platform. A few development initiatives have been unveiled since ARMA 3 went live... We've had some interesting yet brief discussions recently, but here's also some interesting links: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-army-reveals-details-of-joint-multi-role-fleet-vision-360794/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Old Man 3546 Posted September 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Varis said: What is the tactical doctrine for rotary wing craft in the 2030's? Considering arma, I'd say it's: Head dive onto the enemy and pull up when altitude < 25m. Cheers 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beno_83au 1369 Posted September 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Varis said: Nothing of the above because anything in the air will be unmanned? Probably this, but in swarms of things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
160thSixgun 106 Posted October 3, 2018 Take dudes to places and put them there. Then pick them back up again. I don't see that mission ever changing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
