UH-1H Huey: AI gunners?

[[ATP]Flo]

Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying the Huey.

Are there AI gunners on board?
Can you set some enemies in editor and then attack them with your gunners while flying above them? Or do you have to do everything on your own?

And are there any possible applications in casual multiplayer PvE servers?
Can other players join on the MG seats?


Thanks!

[ZeroReady]

yes there are ai gunners, they are fairly effective against infantry and light vehicles if you fly smoothly enough for them to aim. you can also jump into the door gunner seats and employ the weapons while the ai flies. it's a lot of fun. huey multicrew was promised but not delivered yet, maybe someday we don't know.

[[ATP]Flo]

Thanks man!

[fikmeinshizer]

MP PvE depends on the server. If they run CTLD then you can load up with troops and deliver them to the objective. You can also deliver vehicles, SAM systems, JTAC units and support assets such as mortars making choppers much more useful. Once you hit the LZ and drop the troops off you can of course orbit and provide cover

[[ATP]Flo]

Nice!

What is CTLD?
Is this some kind of MOD for servers and the #, F10 menu?

[spike2071]

Originally posted by ATPFlo:

Nice!

What is CTLD?
Is this some kind of MOD for servers and the #, F10 menu?

Complete Transport and Logistics Deployment.

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=143107

[[ATP]Flo]

Aight, thank you, I'll check it out!

[[ATP]Flo]

Oh and one question before I buy...

Would your recommend the Huey or it there another chopper that may be better?
Whats more valuable/useful in multiplayer?

[spike2071]

If you have base building on the server that requires transporting troops or equipment, then either the Huey or Mi-8. If you don't, and the expectation is that you're killing stuff with the helo, then get the Ka-50.

The Hip is better at transporting stuff, and has a basic autopilot and primitive navigation tools. But it flies like a truck and loves to kill you.

The Huey imitates a basic autopilot by letting the copilot take over to circle or fly straight and level, but unless you're flying to/from a directional beacon, it has no navigation equipment.

The Ka-50 has GPS, a backup INS system, autopilot, auto-hover, anti-tank missiles, bombs, guns, gun pods, etc. It was designed to fly itself so the pilot can concentrate on killing things.

I never fly a helo on PvP servers because I'm bad enough with planes that can fight back, so take what I say with that in mind. I can say they're a blast on PvE servers if you like transporting stuff to build/conquer bases, SAMs, etc.

[[ATP]Flo]

Thanks! I bought the Huey.
When I wanna attack bigger ground vehicles/stations, I still have the Hornet & Harrier.

[ginger-welsh]

You can also jump into the gunners seat and still fly the aircraft yourself.
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[[ATP]Flo]

Yep, I tested it today. Makes super much fun.

But I need to apply very much rudder.
And sometimes the engine just dies - even when I try to hold the RPM in the green area.

Gotta learn this one. ^^

[[ATP]Flo]

lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r_O6w0Oe_g&list=PL3kOAM2N1YJf3mxRPQI_Oz6lVf3kM9iig&index=7&t=0s

[Disgruntled Cuttlefish]

If you have the NS430 addon, the Mi-8 allows the GNS430 to be built naturally into the cockpit (like the L-39C with the gunsight removed), it will be a part of the instrument panel naturally instead of only the 2d panel like the rest of the aircraft in DCS (that don't have their own type that'd make the NS430 redundant such as FA-18, F-16 etc obviously).

[Noobiecanoobie]

There are 3 golden rules to surviving Huey flight.

1) Engine Fires - Don't over power the engine (red zone) for more than a few seconds.
2) Mast Bumping - Don't rock the controls left/right or forward/back rapidly, or land on steep slopes.
3) VRS (Vortex Ring State) - Don't descend faster than 1000 feet per minute at low speed.

Learn those limits, which are quite easy when you know where to look, and you will live a long time.

[ZeroReady]

A big thing in the Huey is keeping the torque under 40. Going over that will blow the engine after a few minutes. You really should never use full collective.