This mod is presented as an interim solution to provide an Armed Blackhawk like capability to the DCS community. Also provides some Seahawk and Jayhawk features.
Note: Due to file size the latest version is now available here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U-UGHiwwMlNN-JhOp-AoteDCeYwWWvvC/view?usp=sharing
ARMED BLACKHAWK V4.1.1 - Released 10JAN2023
Acknowledgments:
Thanks to Kïnkküjüüstövöïlëïpä and the UH-60L mod development team for a superb DCS helicopter.
Thanks to Tanuki44 for the mini-guns mod.
Thanks to nibbylot for permission to use the AH-6 GAU-19 model.
This mod would not have been possible with other their exceptional groundwork.
Thanks to Powderstorm for coding and sharing an interim Air-to-Air Stinger capability.
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Armed Blackhawk Background:
The advanced weapon system for Black Hawk® helicopters allows pilots to identify and engage static or moving targets with forward firing guns, rockets and laser-designated air-to-ground missiles.
Fully integrated with the aircraft’s digital flight controls, the weapon system calculates the range and the complex ballistics required for pilot gunners to hit targets with high accuracy and reliability from stand-off distances during day and night operations.
The weapon system brings a cost-effective attack capability to third generation Black Hawk® aircraft while fully retaining the platform’s multi-role utility. Ground crews can add or remove external wings and weapons of choice in three hours.
Sikorsky qualified the weapon system to U.S. military airworthiness standards in 2017 after extensive live fire flight testing. The system is now operational with the UAE.
Militaries can acquire the weapon system with new Black Hawk aircraft acquired direct from Sikorsky, or as a kit retrofitted onto already-fielded third generation aircraft by a Sikorsky-qualified modification center.
-lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/armed-black-hawk-helicopter.html
This mod is presented as an interim solution to provide an Armed Blackhawk like capability to the DCS community for free.
Please see change log below.
Installation Instructions:
This mod requires the UH-60L mod and Miniguns mods to be installed FIRST
1) Kïnkküjüüstövöïlëïpä's UH-60L mod v1.3.1
https://github.com/Kinkkujuustovoileipa/uh-60l
2) Tanuki44's Pilot-Copilot - Miniguns - Jettison - for UH-60L Mod - Version 2.4_2_1
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3321772/
3) After installing the above mods, copy files from this mod to your UH-60L folder in DCS World Saved Games.
Alternatively, you may install the mod via OvGME using the same install order as above.
Weapon Pylon Operation (Virtual Panel - Selection Only by Keybind):
1) Master Arm On - Added Master Arm On & Off binds in addition to the original toggle
2) Sel ect Weapon Station(s) - New Key Bind for this mod
-Left Outboard (ARM / SAFE)
-Left Inboard (ARM / SAFE)
-Right Inboard (ARM / SAFE)
-Right Outboard (ARM / SAFE)
3) Press Weapon Release Button - New Key Bind for this mod
Weapon pylons may now also be selected by a virtual rotary “switch” (new HOTAS / keybinds). Position 1 – All Safe, Position 2 – Gun pylons armed, Position 3 – Rocket pylons armed, Position 4 – Missile pylons armed, Position 5 – Torpedo pylons armed.
Updated AFMS with Jettison: Upon using Jettison All or Selective Jettison the AFMS system will now read “cccc%” indicating there are no tanks attached, and prevent the transfer of auxiliary fuel until rearmed with external tanks.
Tips:
1) Operating with a full weapons load adds significant mass to the helicopter; operating with 30% fuel or less in this configuration is recommended to maintain decent flight characteristics.
2) Deploy torpedoes low and slow.
3) Jayhawk and SeaHawk capability use the left and right gunner positions (DCS pylons), and ESSS is disabled.
Known Issues:
1) If multiple pylons have missiles (eg. Hellfires), and are armed, you may need to press the weapons release button multiple times or manually switch between weapon stations to fire missiles. This improves over previous versions, but is issue with the why pylons are “cycled” between shots, and is
most prevelent with niche layouts (eg. 12xHellfires). Arming individual pylons is unaffected. Hellfire Guidance must be fr om a buddy lase (Human JTAC or other aircraft), default code 1688, to execute a LOAL (Lock on After Launch).
2) Asymmetric payloads can cause issues with weapon firing, including:
-2.1) Activating and/or deactivating pylons is necessary to switch between multiple Hellfire pylons.
-2.2) If using an asymmetric loadout, it is recommended to sel ect the pylons with like weapons when firing, or to use individual weapons stations.
3) Using selective jettison for fuel tanks will disable the AFMS until landed and rearm/refuel complete. Thus, if you have four external tanks and attempt to selectively jettison only two of them you will lose all external fuel (but retain the physical models in game for non-jettisoned stations).
4) APKWS rockets with LAU-61 do not currently behave as fully desired and should be considered experimental. Guidance needs testing and their trajectory arcs up instead of staying straight.
CAUTION: You may need to rebind controls after installing this mod.
Enjoy,
ANDR0ID
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Change Log:
v1.0 - Initial Release
v1.1 - Corrected weapon station information
v1.2 - Added ability to fire pylon mounted guns with "M134 Fire" (trigger) in conjunction with FWD door guns; Updated Read Me
-v1.2.1 - Updated Pylon selection messages (--> ARMED / SAFE)
v1.3 - Updated Auxiliary Fuel System to operate with jettison commands (corrected bug which allowed pilot to jettison fuel tank(s) and weight, but retain and use auxiliary fuel)
v1.4 - Partial fix to asymmetric weapons loads - Weapons pylons can now only be armed with compatible pylons (ie Hellfire only with other Hellfire pylons, Guns and Rockets with the same)
v1.5 - Added virtual rotary selector which allows for HOTAS or keyboard binding to cycle between all pylons safe, pylons with guns, and pylons with missiles.
-v1.5.1 - Corrected minor Weapon Pylon lua command bug
v1.6 - Added Unit Payloads (Hellfire x 16; Rockets x 78, and Hellfire x 8, Rockets x 38). Additional payloads available via mission editor or rearm menu.
-v1.61 - Refinement of weapons release commands
v1.7 - Improved comparability with Tanuki44's mini-gun mod, including "Info Panels" special function.
v1.8 - Updated pylon minigun model courtesy of Tanuki44. GAU-19 model provided by nibbylot, thank you!
v2.0 - Added torpedoes to provide a SeaHawk like capability. Updated virtual rotary selector.
v2.1 – Major overhaul of "SeaHawk" to improve torpedo armament and multiplayer compatibility.
v2.2 - Updated weapon release commands and Info Panels interactions. Second Public Release.
-v2.2.1 - Updated Folder and Lua structure to improve efficiency
v2.3 - Removed v2.2 torpedo pylons and added torpedoes to the left and right gunner positions. Still allows "SeaHawk" capability while correcting the v2.2 bug which prevented the right outboard pylon fr om being visible in the ReArm menu. Fixed bug related to selective jettison.
v2.4 - Updated folder structure to better support OvGME users. Third public release.
v2.5 - Overhaul of shell types allow more control and to account for prior changes to DCS treatment of shells. Added a fewer tracer option to M134s, and a no tracer option to the M134s and GAU-19 to assist with night/NVG operations. Fourth public release.
-v2.5.1 - lua file update
-v2.5.2 - corrected GAU-19 texture issue for some users
v2.6 - Added a Seahawk style left pylon with the ability to use Hellfires and APKWS rockets.
v3.0 - Added Jayhawk models for external fuel tanks, radar, and rescue winch (all cosmetic only). Added an interim Air-to-Air Stinger capability. Inital user guide released.
v3.1 – Added LAU-61 (19 round) APKWS launcher for Seahawk function. Fifth Public Release.
-v3.1.1 – Added Seahawk style 120gal external fuel tanks (cosmetic only).
-v3.1.2 – Updated Mission Editor images for Armed Blackhawk variants
v3.2 – Added custom LWL-12 rocket launcher option. Corrected LAU-61 APWKS rockets not appearing in launcher.
v3.3 – Added HH-60G Pavehawk and MH-60L SOAR Blackhawk cosmetic models.
v3.4 - Conversion of suitable texture files from .PNG to .DDS.
v3.5 – Replacement of the 9M120 launcher with a custom ATAS launcher.
v3.6 - Refinement of pylon weapon parameters.
v4.0 – Addition of “Stub Wing” and M230 30mm cannon models. Sixth Public Release.
v4.1 - Incorporated pylon ARM/SAFE status to "M134 fire" logic. Seventh Public Release.
-v4.1.1 – Added key binds for Flare & Chaff Counters; Initial multi-missile pylon cycling added.
