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    From today’s “Weekend News”
    " DCS: AH-64D
    Development Progress

    Progress on DCS: AH-64D is well underway and if you have not already done so, please watch the first Introduction in the video tutorial series for a breakdown of this fearsome attack helicopter.
    This week, we have prepared work in progress renders of the AH-64D pilot. The complete model is an aircrew combat uniform A2CU with Nomex flight gloves, Belleville flight boots, and Gen 3 PSGC Aircrew Warrior Survival Vest Harness. In Development Screenshots."





    Patrick

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    Haven't really got in to the choppers much in DCS, despite having the KA-50, UH-1, and SA-342. I flew the KA-50 for a good six months a long while back, but hardly touched the Huey and Gazelle. However, I have pre ordered the AH-64, and definitely looking forward to spending many hours in it. It looks so good, and you know the systems are going to be great.
    "Try to stay in the middle of the air. Do not go near the edges of it. The edges of the air can be recognized by the appearance of ground, buildings, sea, trees and interstellar space. It is much more difficult to fly there".

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    For me the best part about these choopers, the KA and AH-64, and indeed the F-16 is the use of the helmet mounted aiming systems with VR. Adds a whole new layer of realism.

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    26 November 2021

    Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

    Development on the AH-64D module is going well. However, due to progress on the “George” AI and flight control system components, we have decided to postpone the Early Access release to the end of January 2022. This additional time will allow us to further develop the flight control systems, hold modes, damage model, missions, skins and other items. As a token of our appreciation for your pre-orders, we are increasing your pre-order ED miles up to 8,500.
    We would like to share progress on the current status of the AH-64D Flight Model. We have achieved a good simulation of the powerplant and flight dynamics behavior when compared to the real-world data numbers. This machine is truly sensational!
    Please note that the Steam Autumn Sale 2021 has begun and will continue until the 1st of December. Come and enjoy up to 50% off most of our products. We kindly remind you that our eShop sale will continue until the 6th of December 15:00 GMT.
    Thank you for your passion and support.
    Yours sincerely,

    Eagle Dynamics Team


    AH-64D
    Development Report

    Powerplant
    The detailed model of the T700-GE-701C powerplant, its Hydromechanical Unit (HMU), and Digital Electronic Control Unit (DECU) have been developed. This includes the compressor and its hydromechanical unit, compressor turbine, combustion chamber, and power-turbine.
    Calculations of the angle of attack on both the compressor and turbine blades allow us to determine dependencies between the power-turbine state (main rotor RPM rise or fall for instance) and the state of the compressor, which in turn affects the behaviour of the power-turbine. This allows our model to closely match realistic behaviour in the transition processes for speed changes, main rotor pitch changes, and anti-torque pedal routines.

    The engine, DECU and main rotor characteristics modeling have achieved an accuracy error of 2-3% for documented normal flight parameters and 4-5% for emergency flight regimes and environments (high temp. from 35°С and above as well as high altitude low density regimes).

    Engine, Flight and Fuel Pages
    The Engine page provides important data on the aircraft's engine torque, temperatures, RPM, and main rotor speed. The Flight page includes heads-down information on the performance of the aircraft with the ability to set important mission flight data. The fuel page includes an intuitive display of the fuel storage, flow and transfer systems.
    Please watch the latest video in the AH-64D tutorial series
    DCS: AH-64D | ENG, FLT, and FUEL Pages




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    Engine, Flight and Fuel Pages
    The Engine page provides important data on the aircraft's engine torque, temperatures, RPM, and main rotor speed. The Flight page includes heads-down information on the performance of the aircraft with the ability to set important mission flight data. The fuel page includes an intuitive display of the fuel storage, flow and transfer systems.
    Please watch the latest video in the AH-64D tutorial series
    DCS: AH-64D | ENG, FLT, and FUEL Pages





    Patrick

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    AH-64D
    Development Progress

    Dynamic Modelling
    Currently we have achieved satisfactory flight dynamics parameters resulting from payload, fuel quantity, aerodynamic surfaces (wings, fin, horizontal stabilizer) and main gear. Any changes of payload or fuel affect the center of gravity horizontally and vertically which in turn changes inertia, controllability and balance state of the helicopter in flight.
    Overall, the AH-64D Flight Modeling is step by step approaching an excellent level of “realism” and our SMEs are enthusiastic with the results to date. Each and every correction or modification step in the flight model (tail rotor characteristics change for instance) requires another run of the checks for balancing characteristics and flight dynamics. Because of that we are constantly doing test flights and correcting inaccuracies.
    If you have not already, please check out the next video in the tutorial series:
    DCS: AH-64D | TSD Basics.


    3D Models
    Development Progress

    We have prepared a preview of the appearance of 3D ground units to infrared sensors. In the above screenshots, you may notice attention has been made to the signature of tires, which increase in brightness based on distance driven over various terrain types. We are doing our best to consider the shape and size of the objects, temperature, reflection of external sources.
    Infrared signatures vary significantly with changing season, time of day and engine loading. The guns, cannons and engines will also emit contrasting radiant intensities and cooling times will also be part of the overall FLIR improvements, coming soon.
    Thank you again for your passion and support,
    Yours sincerely,

    Patrick

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    Development Progress

    The Stability and Command Augmentation System (SCAS) systems are similar in some ways to those in DCS: Mi-8MTV2 and DCS: Mi-24P. These complex systems are currently in advanced development and one of our highest priorities for our AH-64D to perform and “feel” like the real thing.
    In parallel, we are also implementing the initial damage model with its effect on systems: flight control, and damage and detachment of surfaces, tail boom, stub wings, and main landing gear.
    A very useful page of the MFDs is the Tactical Situation display (TSD) for both navigation and points. To get started with this powerful tool, please check out the most recent videos in the DCS: AH-64D tutorial series by Matt Wagner in the DCS: AH-64D | TSD Points and DCS: AH-64D I TSD Navigation.

    Patrick

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    ***Update***

    Closed Beta Testing Has Begun
    DCS: AH-64D has entered Closed Beta Testing, and this is a significant milestone. Our Closed Beta Test team consists of many community members that assist us in testing new modules near the tail-end of development as an addition quality control step. This has proved valuable for us to help identify bugs in highly complex modules that requires many eyes to ensure thorough testing.
    We sincerely thank all our Closed Beta Testers for their time and hard work. Testing is not always fun; it can be tireless work.
    A critical aspect of the Closed Beta Test effort is network play. This has historically been an area more difficult to test internally because of the requirement for many players online. Yesterday, the Closed Beta Test team conducted their first large-scale network test with excellent results. We hope you enjoy the attached images.
    We understand that you are eager for the release, and we are working at full speed to make this happen. We are still on track for an Early Access release before the end of March 2022. Thank you for your patience and support; it will be worth it.
    Kind regards,
    Wags





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    Patrick

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    Apparently the AH-64 has gone Gold, so perhaps release to early access is imminent?

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    Quote Originally Posted by centuryseries View Post
    Apparently the AH-64 has gone Gold, so perhaps release to early access is imminent?
    I think so too,Usually the "Start Up" video is the last one prior to release...keep your eyes peeled,

    Patrick

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