Christmas presents can be strange things. Some are not what you would have expected, sometimes for the worst, but sometimes for the best. Here is the Christmas gift from the Apache team, and it's probably not what you were expecting - but we hope it's a cool one anyway
One of the models had a camera bug and the pilot view was locked to the horizon, not following the aircraft roll. The result is surprisingly cool.
It's also the first public video of the new Apache. I hope you'll enjoy the astonishing work Gerardo and Uriah did with this aircraft
Obviously, all content is WIP
Thanks for posting this awsome video Acetone! I finally had a chance to watch the entire thing. I fixed the level horizon "bug", but it is actually incredibly easy to "un-fix". By the way, you totally hit the ground under the overpass!
That means you are officially the team stunt/test pilot!!!
ähmmm...far too little ammunition for the bird
Well, the stores pictured above actually greatly exceed the full loadout capacity. What is shown is nearly all of the total inventory, for example the Apache could carry up to 38x Hydra-70 rockets at once, or 16x AGM-114 Hellfires, or alternately up to four drop tanks. Certain models can also be fitted with wing tip launchers for the FIM-92 Stinger (4x) or AIM-9L/M Sidewinder (2x).
But you do have a point, enough is NEVER enough! Not shown are the decoy flares and chaff!
You can also add or remove the Fire Control Radar (AN/APG-78).
By the way, all of the external stores, ammunition, fuel and additional equipment are dynamically accounted for in the weight, center of gravity and drag in the flight model, so they will effect the performance, handling and system functionality.
Best regards,
Uriah
Here is the finished Hydra-70 2.75 INCH M151 Rocket: