We and Belsimtek are happy to announce that the 1.5.5 Update 1 also brings the Mi-8MTV2 out of Early Access into its final release form.
You can purchase DCS: Mi-8MTV2 module in the DCS e-shop
Video https://youtu.be/V3lsCx-yVc0
Among the others fixes and additions in DCS: Mi-8MTV2, it is now possible to have AI door and rear gunners (door gunner with a “KORD” 12.7 mm machine gun and the rear gunner with a PKT machine gun 7.62 mm), and the ability to play as door gunner. Sling-load operations gameplay has been thoroughly upgraded and improved. The pilot’s guide manual was dramatically reworked: systems principles and operations described in depth, and all procedures from startup to weapon employment thoroughly illustrated. A new campaign from 3rd party developer will be available soon!
Other new changes include:
Reworked helicopter flight dynamic according to taken damage or systems failures (tail rotor fails dynamic, tail breakaway, tail rotor transmission fin damage)
Destructive overload was fine-tuned (gear break possibility, tail rotor breakaway), gear friction, damage system from projectiles hits tuned, crew cabin armor implemented
Cockpit sound was tuned and fixed according to real Mi-8 pilots feedback
New loads were added (8 so far, more to come with updates) with their dynamics tuned, sling damage upon contact with helicopter implemented, crew chief sling-load operation voice commands added
Special options for module were changed, including addition of joystick without springs and FFB option
Key features of DCS: Mi-8MTV2:
High precision professional flight model for all altitude, temperature, speed and loadouts ranges
6 DOF precise high fidelity cockpit
Cockpit is interactive and mouse clickable
Weapon system modeled with different loadouts
Advanced sling load dynamic model
Different helicopter systems precisely modeled: electrical, fuel, hydraulics, anti-ice, anti-fire, radio and stability augmentation systems (AP-34B)
Authentic liveries
Tutorial missions and single player missions
Full and short manuals on Russian and English languages
Single player campaign from Belsimtek, DLC campaigns from 3rd parties
Starting today at 1500 GMT and lasting until 12 December at 0900 GMT, we are offering a 20% sale on the Mi-8MTV2 and 40% off for these two bundle deals:
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range
DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight + DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
