Invader ZIM Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) So if someone's watch on the ground catches the sun the wrong way and creates a reflected flash of light, boom, they're dead? This should precipitate a whole new industry of matte-faced Rolexes. <g> Heh, that's a pretty good idea for a false alarm trigger test for the system. You're onto something with the idea, but the system works a little differently than you might think. It doesn't work on visible light, it works with mid wave IR and it must have algorithms that help it identify the specific and rather large IR signature of a muzzle blast. They would really want to keep down the number of false alarms and such. You can read more about the systems from this .pdf even shows the symbology shown in a CROWS sight, and the helicopter MFD icon indicating ground fire. http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2011smallarms/WednesdaySI12570Weiland.pdf Edited April 29, 2014 by Invader ZIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagrum Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Crash destroys Taiwanese AH-64E Apache Ouch ... the scattered cockpit windows ... I thought, those were supposed to be bullet proof (to a certain calliber)? I.e. it scatters, but doesn't break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team NineLine Posted April 29, 2014 ED Team Share Posted April 29, 2014 A building must be large enough caliber to break it ;) 1 Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topol-m Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 A building must be large enough caliber to break it ;) lolled :laugh: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invader ZIM Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Export version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Export version. That the US Army flies as well. Boring CrApache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invader ZIM Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) That the US Army flies as well. Boring CrApache. Yea, little known fact I guess, FLIR system is downgraded, ECM is different on export versions, among other things. Still keeps the same name though. Like the Export M1's to Egypt without the depleted uranium armor. Export is always downgraded. Considering the bad crash and damage, wouldn't have mattered much anyways, should have put the smiley by my post I guess. Here's a dashcam video of the accident, it really plowed into the building at high speed, more amazing is that the crew both survived that. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=be2_1398411664 Edited April 30, 2014 by Invader ZIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Busutil Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Here's a dashcam video of the accident Here's me trying to watch that video.... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Checkout my user files here: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/?CREATED_BY=Mike%20Busutil&set_filter=Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafer Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 lol Mike, you think that's exactly what happened right before the crash? :D ED have been taking my money since 1995. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hitman Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Yea, little known fact I guess, FLIR system is downgraded, ECM is different on export versions, among other things. Still keeps the same name though. Like the Export M1's to Egypt without the depleted uranium armor. Export is always downgraded. But with the same powerplants, same weight and balances, same performance. Essentially the same aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Invader ZIM Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 lol Mike, I had to look at the video a few times to figure out what was going on too car dashcams are everywhere anymore. Point taken hitman, I was thinking more in terms of combat effectiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtrance Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Heh, that's a pretty good idea for a false alarm trigger test for the system. You're onto something with the idea, but the system works a little differently than you might think. It doesn't work on visible light, it works with mid wave IR and it must have algorithms that help it identify the specific and rather large IR signature of a muzzle blast. They would really want to keep down the number of false alarms and such. You can read more about the systems from this .pdf even shows the symbology shown in a CROWS sight, and the helicopter MFD icon indicating ground fire. http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2011smallarms/WednesdaySI12570Weiland.pdf Thank you, that is an interesting read. ROG Maximus X, Intel i7-3770 3.5GHz , Nvidia 680Ti, 16GB DDR3 2400MHz, Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call911 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Sombody probably lost there flying priviledges after this, sry if someone else posted this. Edited May 7, 2014 by Call911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare515 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Apache driver here Hello all, I grew up flying flight sims back from the old days of the original MSFS until now and was a member on various flight sim forums. I always remembered how interesting it was to speak with real life pilots that came around from time to time to sort of cross check how accurate the sims were and whatnot. I'd like to extend the same courtesy so if anybody has any questions feel free to ask. I don't believe DCS has any Apache sims but if anyone has any questions about helicopter aviation in general I'd be glad to answer them the best I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
159th_Viper Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Welcome :) Ed Macey's a member here as well although he has not been around in a good while. Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagrum Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Welcome :) Ed Macey's a member here as well although he has not been around in a good while. o.O Really? That is ... cool, to put it mildly. :o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare515 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Welcome :) Ed Macey's a member here as well although he has not been around in a good while. That is awesome I'm sure it's amazing to have him around here. His book was great I've read it multiple times once I start I can rarely put it back down. I've read the other book about the Ugly flight called "Apache Dawn" by Damien Lewis. Not sure if that book was set before or after Ed Macy's time there but they were all part of the Ugly squadron. Hats off to him and the entire Ugly crew. Amazing stories from them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Hello all, I grew up flying flight sims back from the old days of the original MSFS until now and was a member on various flight sim forums. I always remembered how interesting it was to speak with real life pilots that came around from time to time to sort of cross check how accurate the sims were and whatnot. I'd like to extend the same courtesy so if anybody has any questions feel free to ask. I don't believe DCS has any Apache sims but if anyone has any questions about helicopter aviation in general I'd be glad to answer them the best I can. Thanks for your service, Air Force here. Where have you been stationed at? i7-4820k @ 3.7, Windows 7 64-bit, 16GB 1866mhz EVGA GTX 970 2GB, 256GB SSD, 500GB WD, TM Warthog, TM Cougar MFD's, Saitek Combat Pedals, TrackIR 5, G15 keyboard, 55" 4K LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrim Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Not the biggest or most interesting question I suppose, but what's up with the American military's seeming obsession of calling pilots "drivers"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwbasson Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Not the biggest or most interesting question I suppose, but what's up with the American military's seeming obsession of calling pilots "drivers"? Eh I dunno, here in Canada they 'drive' motorcycles too. *shrug* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom88 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hello all, I grew up flying flight sims back from the old days of the original MSFS until now and was a member on various flight sim forums. I always remembered how interesting it was to speak with real life pilots that came around from time to time to sort of cross check how accurate the sims were and whatnot. I'd like to extend the same courtesy so if anybody has any questions feel free to ask. I don't believe DCS has any Apache sims but if anyone has any questions about helicopter aviation in general I'd be glad to answer them the best I can. Welcome,And Thank You very mich for your service and willing to give feedback/knowledge to The DCS Community:thumbup:Cheers! Can you say what block/version of AH-64 You've flown? And have you flown Combat missions? Thank You Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptre Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Lol, you should contact ED and help them bring us an Apache sim RTX 2070 8GB | 32GB DDR4 2666 RAM | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 4.2Ghz | Asrock X570 | CH Fighterstick/Pro Throttle | TM MFDs | TrackIR 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutOnTheOP Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Not the biggest or most interesting question I suppose, but what's up with the American military's seeming obsession of calling pilots "drivers"? The same reason pilots do anything, obviously: because it sounds cool. Duh. :smilewink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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