correct as is Is it really a sacrifice of IHAADS when using NVG?

[DmitriKozlowsky]

Is it really a sacrifice of IHAADS when using NVG?

Seems natural that two systems would be fused, so IHAADS overlay would work at night with light amp NVG. 

[AvroLanc]

Well you can't physically wear NVGs and the IHADSS reticle at the same time. So yeah it's realistic. The motion sensors still work even when IHADSS is stowed though- so you can still roughly point when using PHS or GHS as Acq source. Also, you can look below NVGs to view MFDs. Try using PNVS as the video underlay (even FIXED forward) with P-FLT symbology on left MFD when using NVGs. You then get both image types. Kinda neat.  

AH-64E Apache Guardian has a newer PNVS that combines light amplification and thermal, so you do indeed get best of both worlds, but obviously not our 'D' model.

[Kharrn]

afaik there are modern system in use or in development to get symbology inside NVGs (in other helos). But not for the DCS AH64D in the modelled time.

Also you can use PNVS or TADS inside the IHADSS which is a great tool in "low light" conditions when NVGs struggle (cause there is not enough light or some weather etc for a good amplification).

 

edit: Avro was faster

 

Edited July 14, 2022 by Kharrn

[Recluse]

Unfortunately, without one of the available MODS (which I have not yet tried) the NVG's don't work in VR. That is, they work well to see your environment as EVERYTHING is shown in the NVG Green, but that renders the cockpit displays unreadable as there is no "Peeking Under" the circular NVG FOV.

[Raptor9]

The HDU itself can physically interfere with being able to wear the night-vision goggles properly. More importantly, using the NVG’s and the HDU simultaneously can present circumstances where the two devices aren't properly aligned, which can incur aiming errors when directing the sensors or weapon systems. This is why using the two devices in this way is a prohibited practice for US Army aviators.

[FalcoGer]

Couldn't you wear a single tube NVG on your left eye while using the HDU on the right eye? Or would that be too awkward?