DCS CH47 Discussion thread

[WildBillKelsoe]

I am bidding on the version we are getting its probably the 1967 version used in NAM. I wouldn't expect glass cockpit display or digital instruments... I would expect A LOT of round dial instruments..

Edited February 12, 2023 by WildBillKelsoe

[ddc196]

I'd watch the trailer again if I were you.

[Bananabrai]

On 2/12/2023 at 8:34 AM, WildBillKelsoe said:

I wouldn't expect glass cockpit display or digital instruments...

On 2/12/2023 at 5:17 PM, ddc196 said:

I'd watch the trailer again if I were you.

Definitely, watch the trailer again @WildBillKelsoe.

Instruments were shown already.

[Kroll]

Please give us an optional refueling probe.  

[Snails161]

On 2/4/2023 at 2:52 PM, ThorBrasil said:

What's the bet on the release date? Will it be in the middle of the year or only at the end of the year?

I heard 2 weeks?

[Gruman]

On 2/21/2023 at 3:22 AM, Kroll said:

Please give us an optional refueling probe.  

Are there any CH47's with a refuel probe? AFAIK in the US, only the MH47 have a refuel probe attached. Not sure about other countries. 
I would appreciate a MH47 with wide fuel body, refuel probe and all the other tech, but I highly doubt we get that lucky. Spec Ops stuff doesnt really fit into the scope of ED sadly.

[Viper ZA]

I really want this bird as I only fly Helo's now, but I still clueless as to how to use transport craft In DCS.

[Gruman]

Well, there are some logistic scripts in MP around. You loadup stuff on Point A and fly them to Point B. Delivering ammo to FARPS and Airfields.
Sure, it gives you a purpose, but its lacking any immersion. No soldiers visible in the back, no possibilty to jump out and walk around. No helping loading stuff into the bird.

At the current stage, I would say flying rotary is more fullfilling in Arma than DCS. Too bad the flight/damage model in Arma is bad.

[Viper ZA]

13 minutes ago, Gruman said:

Well, there are some logistic scripts in MP around. You loadup stuff on Point A and fly them to Point B. Delivering ammo to FARPS and Airfields.
Sure, it gives you a purpose, but its lacking any immersion. No soldiers visible in the back, no possibilty to jump out and walk around. No helping loading stuff into the bird.

At the current stage, I would say flying rotary is more fullfilling in Arma than DCS. Too bad the flight/damage model in Arma is bad.

This is why at this moment I have the Apache, Hind and Black Shark 3 and never bought the Mi-8. 

[admiki]

3 hours ago, Viper ZA said:

This is why at this moment I have the Apache, Hind and Black Shark 3 and never bought the Mi-8. 

Try slingloading. Most skill intensive flying there is.

[corbu1]

Yep, if DCS slingloading gets improved….there‘s great options slingloading with CH-47. It has 3 Cargohooks under the fuselage to deal best with different loads.

 

[trevoC]

Personally, I prefer steam guages.... except for navigation.

[Beirut]

16 hours ago, Viper ZA said:

This is why at this moment I have the Apache, Hind and Black Shark 3 and never bought the Mi-8. 

 

The Mi-8 cockpit could use some love, but it flies like a dream. Not that it's easy, but that it's good. Really has a great feel to it.

 

But really looking forward to the big ass Chinook.

[slipstream21]

Is this due for release soon? 

[Yurgon]

7 hours ago, slipstream21 said:

Is this due for release soon? 

Yes, only 2 more weeks.

[Johnny Dioxin]

Despite not wanting to buy more modules until I'd got some use out of the last 3 I bought and have had no time in, I would have thrown my money at this had it been an analogue cockpit, especially being an ex-Support Helicopter Force member (for 18sqn Chinooks and 230sqn Pumas) - but glass cockpits don't do it for me at all.

[slipstream21]

Oh jeez. That long. 

5 hours ago, Yurgon said:

Yes, only 2 more weeks.

[trevoC]

yes, but it's 2 more weeks from now just to be clear, this message is continually relevant until its release.

[slipstream21]

9 hours ago, trevoC said:

yes, but it's 2 more weeks from now just to be clear, this message is continually relevant until its release.

Your now, or my now as I’m writing?

[SilentGun]

17 minutes ago, slipstream21 said:

Your now, or my now as I’m writing?

yes

[trevoC]

14 hours ago, SilentGun said:

yes

lol... perfect answer.

[NightIntruder]

On 2/23/2023 at 10:29 AM, Gruman said:

At the current stage, I would say flying rotary is more fullfilling in Arma than DCS. Too bad the flight/damage model in Arma is bad.

It is more fullfilling, indeed, but for reasons like complex and close interactions with other players, graphic fidelity of a terrain, etc. The advanced flight model in Arma isn't that bad. Rotor Dynamics libraries are of military-grade, but those implemented in Arma lacks crucial modules, a real shame. However, both RTD and a damage model are modable to a great extent.

On 2/27/2023 at 2:52 PM, Johnny Dioxin said:

I would have thrown my money at this had it been an analogue cockpit, [...] - but glass cockpits don't do it for me at all.

The same here, really. I guess, we are old schoolers, aren't we? 

[Spetz]

On 2/27/2023 at 8:41 AM, Yurgon said:

Yes, only 2 more weeks.

Been more than two weeks, unless this was the usual “two weeks” joke…. Really excited for this to drop, always loved that bird!

Edited March 17, 2023 by Spetz

[Yurgon]

1 hour ago, Spetz said:

Been more than two weeks, unless this was the usual “two weeks” joke….

Well let's see...

[ ] WIP external 3D renders released
[ ] WIP internal cockpit 3D renders released
[ ] Teaser trailer released
[ ] Early look videos by Wags released
[ ] List of planned features for early access and full release published

Maybe we'll have to wait another two weeks...

[trevoC]

1 hour ago, Spetz said:

Been more than two weeks, unless this was the usual “two weeks” joke…. Really excited for this to drop, always loved that bird!

 

You couldn't have possibly expected an actual 2 week release for this.... Personally I'm not expecting a 2023 release for this. I'm just as excited but the trailer just means that ED will develop it, not that its about to drop.