How would the Mi-6 be useful in DCS? [not a wish]

[Harpoon]

I've wondered since I first flew it in other simulations, "how would it fit in as a module; how would it operate, how would it be useful," etc. I'm not putting this in the wishlist section, because:

 

1. ED and its third parties have enough modules, enough improvements, and enough fixes on their hands to take care of and likely do not have the resources to consider starting on a new module at the time

 

2. We already have two cargo/transport helicopter modules in DCS

 

3. Possibly not enough information, considering the Mi-6 had its type certificate revoked around the early 2000s following a fatal mechanical malfunction in flight that killed all aboard. IIRC, if an aircraft's type certificate is revoked, the aircraft is no longer airworthy and is therefore grounded. I don't believe any programmers would be able to get anything but flight data for the helicopter.

 

4. Not sure of what reputation it has other than its speed and size records, whereas the UH-1 and Mi-8 have a world-wide reputation.

 

I have two ideas regarding usefulness & operation, one being that one Hook T can carry almost a small company's worth of troops, and two: the Hook A can carry relatively large cargo. Hell, it can even carry a MiG-15 under the sling (as shown in the photo) and likely a few UAZs inside the cargo bay.

 

Considering the photo above, if this were to come to fruition we'd maybe have missions where we would carry aircraft to other bases closer to the fighting for fast interception, or further away from the fighting for repairs and the like.

 

Again, I'm not wishing for such a helicopter, but it seems like such an oddball that I can't pass up talking about it. I mean, look at the size and angle of those wings! :P

[Buzzles]

Aside from the fact the Mi-26 is essentially its successor and is bigger and carries more, this type of heavy helicopter wouldn't actually have much of a place inside DCS.

 

It's a transport helo that only does transport ops. It's not used for SAR or combat drops or anything.

 

While there are variants for doing specific tasks, like SAR, fightfighting and the like, those functions will be at a cost, and DCS doesn't yet support those types of missions either.

Edited December 6, 2016 by Buzzles

[flanker1]

i would love to see this beast ingame. . . even as AI-only mod. would definitely buy it!

[Aginor]

Good question.

Apart from being "another transport heli, a big one though" I think it would be pretty useless. I can't imagine it being too interesting for most people.

 

That doesn't mean it wouldn't be fun for some of our rotorheads to fly, but yeah, in the big picture I agree, it isn't too exciting.

[Zimmerdylan]

Quite honestly, I really don't have much use for the Mi8 at this point. It is the module that I fly the least. I rarely ever fly it. I fly the Huey and Gazelle pretty regularly, but the Mi8 just sits and collects dust. When the embarking went out with the last patch or so, I just kind of shelved it altogether for now because that was about all I used it for. And even before it broke, you could not pick up troops under fire as they would not move if the enemy were within firing distance, even if they were under cover. That always kind of turned me off to creating rescue mission and the like. And also for the same reasons people are stating in this thread about the Mi-26. For me, the Mi-8 isn't very combat effective. It has limited uses for my purposes, and whatever role I put it in, it just kind of bores me. Now that's just my take on it. I see plenty of folks out there who get a whole lot more out of it than I do and use it all of the time. But if the Mi-26 came available, I personally would probably not bother purchasing.

As I acquire more aircraft from DCS, I find that I get pickier about the aircraft I purchase. As it is I have too many of them. It becomes one of those "Jack of all trades, master of none" scenarios at some point. So I pick the few that are my favorites and work with them.

I imagine that people who are heli buffs only would welcome the Mi-26.

As usual, this is only my point of view. It's not fact, only opinion.

[Aginor]

With the new armament options and so on I'd even say the Mi-8 is much more interesting now. It sure makes me want to fly it again. It is versatile, like the Huey.

And I think that's something the Mi-26 lacks. It is really only a transport.

 

EDIT: So if a proper logistics system is implemented it could be kinda useful, because it can carry a lot. But that's about it.

[Buzzles]

EDIT: So if a proper logistics system is implemented it could be kinda useful, because it can carry a lot. But that's about it.

 

Actually, online, persistent map, with an improved logistics system, taking advantage of the stores system already in place...yeah, could work well.

 

Or, something like a mission to set up a FOB (or restock it) for use later on in the campaign.

Perhaps a "you've got three to choose, but you can only restock one" with a mechanism that the stocked up one is used for other missions.

 

That all said, that can be done by other helos.