enigma6584 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Kudos to BelSimTek on this beautiful upgrade. I'm just loving this helicopter the second time around. As we now have the ability to fly an Mi-8 without the clam shell doors; I was wondering why someone would take them off in the first place? What would be the purpose of taking those doors off? Why is this done in the real world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD-MM Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) See mainly on youtube for Special Operations, the Rope is attached too the Tail Boom directly behind the passenger compartment. The Troops can insert from the MI-8 quickly don't have to open the Doors first. And also see some unexpected Weapons, Syrian Army drops Roll Bombs form the Crew Compartment where the Doors normally sitting in the Way. Edited December 11, 2016 by MAD-MM Once you have tasted Flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your Eyes turned Skyward. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] 9./JG27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cro_mig_21 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Here is one reason...applies to army paratroopers as well :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolek Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Also, these doors are pretty heavy. If you are flying close to max weight for the conditions (like in the "Spring Tension" campaign), it can make a difference. (that's in DCS, I have no idea about real life) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaOneSix Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 In real life they are not heavy. Maybe 50 kilos for both of them together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaD CrC Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I want paratroopers! :) :) https://www.blacksharkden.com http://discord.gg/blacksharkden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EntropySG Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I want paratroopers! :) :) Oh how cool would that be! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolek Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 In real life they are not heavy. Maybe 50 kilos for both of them together. Oh, OK. In the mission editor they are 130kg. I was somewhat confused because removing the cargo door also removes all weapons (why?), so I thought the difference was bigger than it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Dioxin Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 . The Troops can insert from the MI-8 quickly don't have to open the Doors first. Having been in several heliborne assaults I can assure you this is not an issue. The doors are open long before the helicopter gets near the ground. Same with extraction. Rig: Asus B650-GAMING PLUS; Ryzen 7800X3D ; 64GB DDR5 5600; RTX 4080; VPC T50 CM2 HOTAS; SN-1 Pedals; VR = Pico 4 over VD Wireless & Valve Index; Point Control v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team PilotMi8 Posted December 14, 2016 ED Team Share Posted December 14, 2016 Oh, OK. In the mission editor they are 130kg. I was somewhat confused because removing the cargo door also removes all weapons (why?), so I thought the difference was bigger than it is. because if you need any weapon employment (IRL) helicopter must be equipped cargo half-door. "In the mission editor they are 130kg" -yes, with armor plating for aft gunner (33kg). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolek Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma6584 Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Great answers, quite informative. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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